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OY05 WJE

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WJE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,827 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT !! at centre in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,052 miles

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

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,454 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,536 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,039 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 16,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,691 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 WJE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

OY05 WJE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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