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OY05 LLV

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 73,737 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 55,291 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,046 miles

Both rear wheels have rotational noise when spun ( not bearing noise)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Full exhaust system deteriated

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,046 miles

Both rear wheels have rotational noise when spun ( not bearing noise)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Full exhaust system deteriated

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,379 miles

Both indicator side repeaters discoloured

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,379 miles

Both indicator side repeaters discoloured

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre/rear exhaust and hangers corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,832 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 28,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,338 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)

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 LLV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

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

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