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OY05 FXA

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,242 miles

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

Rear brake disc faces corroded

both lower front ball joint gaitors perished

exhaust in poor condition

park brake travel and o/s/r park brake effort low

Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc faces corroded

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

both lower front ball joint gaitors perished

exhaust in poor condition

park brake travel and o/s/r park brake effort low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,156 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,040 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)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint dust boot deteriorating

slight play o/s steering rack inner track rod

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,111 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,021 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 46,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FXA is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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