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OY05 FWG

2005 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,441 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 89,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,416 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,104 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,028 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mountings have corroded thruogh.

Nearside inner rear position light is not illuminated.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,311 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,308 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,031 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FWG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

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

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