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RL54 TXT

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 TXT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 152,139 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 152,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strongly advise replacing.very close to being excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,582 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 142,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tie rod steering rack has slight play

steering rack support brackets have been repaired by welding but no excessive heat applied

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,775 miles

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

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

Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTIMG BROKEN

Pass 4 May 2016 120,214 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play inner steering rack arms

Fail 3 May 2016 120,185 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play inner steering rack arms

Pass 1 May 2015 111,489 miles

Rear exhaust mounting brken. System secure at time of test.

Fail 1 May 2015 111,489 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting brken. System secure at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,254 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,312 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 102,177 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,177 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,149 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 TXT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

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

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