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RA55 UGK

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,350 mi
Last recorded46,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 45,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 44,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,214 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v boot deteriorated slight oil leak o/s/f inner

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,824 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 36,824 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,215 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,234 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low .

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,074 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 27,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,509 miles

both front tyres wearing low and on inner edge

both rear tyres stepping heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,607 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyre treads starting to step on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 17,217 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyre treads stepping on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,668 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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RA55 UGK is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA55 UGK, 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 RA55 UGK registered?

RA55 UGK is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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