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OY05 FVU

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,938 mi
Last recorded100,938 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,938 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise the coolant level warning light is on.

Advise the offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Advise the windscreen is cracked on the nearside of the swept area, outside the drivers direct vision.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,938 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise the coolant level warning light is on.

Advise the offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Advise the windscreen is cracked on the nearside of the swept area, outside the drivers direct vision.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 91,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,980 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

Pass 25 May 2013 81,192 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)

Fail 25 May 2013 81,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 21 Jun 2012 76,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,139 miles

some damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,925 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FVU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVU, 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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What year was OY05 FVU registered?

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

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