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RA55 UGM

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,851 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,857 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,850 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 80,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 80,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 70,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,939 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,937 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,572 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,707 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perished and started to crack

rear discs corroded on outer edges

underside of car muddy

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,616 miles

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

both rear tyres just started to perish

exhaust system started to corrode

front discs worn pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 22,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,653 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 17,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,118 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre reccomend replacement asap

slight play in steering system

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 7,255 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 UGM 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 68%.

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 RA55 UGM, 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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RA55 UGM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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