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OY05 WZW

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,764 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Play detected at wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Play detected at wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 111,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,899 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 100,895 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arms or whole rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,963 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,001 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,793 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 70,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 70,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,356 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,356 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 50,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight oil leak

some corrosion starting on exhaust

Pass 9 May 2013 50,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

some corrosion starting on exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,168 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,954 miles

both steering lock stops worn causing rubbing noise on lock

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,954 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)

both steering lock stops worn causing rubbing noise on lock

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,626 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 WZW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

OY05 WZW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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