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YC05 GXP

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,587 mi
Last recorded67,587 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GXP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,481 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 65,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,961 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,963 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,317 miles

cuts in offside front tyrewall

rear exhaust mount corrroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,317 miles

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

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

cuts in offside front tyrewall

rear exhaust mount corrroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,769 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,019 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,137 miles

front number plate damaged but still secure and readable

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

plastic lock stop missing on offside front lower suspension arm but no fouling found on lock to lock check

slight dampness power steering resevoir

unable to inspect valve stems due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,873 miles

o/s/front steering rackslight play

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YC05 GXP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC05 GXP, 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 YC05 GXP registered?

YC05 GXP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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