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RF05 YYT

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 93,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,011 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,117 miles

OSR tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlight (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Both front wipers starting split

OSR tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs corroded.

Slight wear in Nearside and Offside inner steering rack joints.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs corroded.

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

Slight wear in Nearside and Offside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 2 May 2013 62,489 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing out on edges, getting close to wear limit.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,737 miles

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RF05 YYT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 RF05 YYT, 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 RF05 YYT registered?

RF05 YYT is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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