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YF05 EWX

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,344 mi
Last recorded137,344 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 137,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 137,343 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 126,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 119,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 102,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 102,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,566 miles

near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge 225/50/16

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,927 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,900 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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YF05 EWX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF05 EWX, 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 YF05 EWX registered?

YF05 EWX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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