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RL54 TXR

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 TXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 136,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 131,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,395 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 110,070 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Engine Mount Defective.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,613 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Inner Rack Arms Slight Play ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,249 miles

Rear Tyres perished both

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,249 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished both

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,570 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,253 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to f/n/s tyre outer wall.

Slight play in steering rack.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,902 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,311 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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RL54 TXR is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RL54 TXR, 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 RL54 TXR registered?

RL54 TXR is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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