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OY05 FWE

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,001 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2024 116,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,510 miles

Front Both front wheel arch splash guards have rubbing marks where the tyres have scuffed the plastic trim at some point. (nsf,osf)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight both sides ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and flat spoted (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,611 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,611 miles

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,737 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 2 Feb 2015 52,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,488 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

all tyres have perished due to age

Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,488 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

all tyres have perished due to age

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,174 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,432 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,282 miles

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 FWE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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