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OY05 FVT

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,051 mi
Last recorded156,051 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 156,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 156,051 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 149,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of Zone A. Less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 149,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward & Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting & worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of Zone A. Less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S Front lower arm bushes very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 May 2018 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules across axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 122,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules across axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 11,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2015 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,121 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,121 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,319 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,124 miles

rear tyres nearside and offside have worn unevenly on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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OY05 FVT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 FVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY05 FVT is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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