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OY05 OZL

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front offside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front offside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,473 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Nearside wiper leaving small lines on the screen

Offside wiper leaving small lines on the screen

Oil leak ()

center mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,911 miles

Both rear indicators are showing white light through the bulbs

The nearside rear tyre has stepped tread on the inside.

both front tyres are rubbing on the inner plastic wheel arches on full lock.

steering is noisy in operation

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,550 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,092 miles

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

O/S sub frame brace bar distorted/insecure

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,080 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OZL is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

OY05 OZL is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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