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RY05 ASZ

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ASZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system lightly rubbing Inner wings (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,508 miles

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Inner wings (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Weld at mount (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing Signs on inner wing s (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 83,394 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,371 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 2 May 2017 66,724 miles

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

Power Steering Component Making Noise But Still Operational

Pass 24 May 2016 63,632 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and closed to legal limit

Fail 20 May 2016 63,632 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and closed to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys and closed to legal limit

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,325 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys and closed to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2014 59,558 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 May 2014 59,558 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 57,311 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,308 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2012 55,864 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,145 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,144 miles

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

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

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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RY05 ASZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY05 ASZ, 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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RY05 ASZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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