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RA05 JYC

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,858 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,240 miles

all four tyres badly perished on outer shoulders

rear parking brake has slight grab on application

Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres badly perished on outer shoulders

rear parking brake has slight grab on application

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

heavy underbody mud and dirt at all areas

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,385 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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 21,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 1 May 2009 21,234 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 3 May 2008 17,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all areas underside vehicle heavy mud and dirt

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

front brakes slight imbalance

Fail 3 May 2008 17,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all areas underside vehicle heavy mud and dirt

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

front brakes slight imbalance

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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RA05 JYC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RA05 JYC, 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 RA05 JYC registered?

RA05 JYC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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