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RA05 JYG

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,067 mi
Last recorded112,067 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,067 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,049 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,735 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 102,732 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres are winter pattern.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,261 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,794 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,794 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

fuel filter rusty

o/s/f brake airea contaminated with grease

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,288 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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RA05 JYG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA05 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

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

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