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OY05 USP

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 USP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,491 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 108,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,518 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers door trim slightly loose

power steering fluid over resrvoir no visible leaks during steering opperatation unable to check fluid level due to an opaque reservoir, steering noisey in opperation.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers door trim slightly loose

power steering fluid over resrvoir no visible leaks during steering opperatation unable to check fluid level due to an opaque reservoir, steering noisey in opperation.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has sign of rubbing on wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,745 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,822 miles

slight wall damage to n/s and o/s/f tyre walls

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,973 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 USP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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