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YG05 MGX

2005 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,566 mi
Last recorded136,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 MGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,026 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,022 miles

both front rack arms slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,021 miles

n/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,254 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside front indicator lense broken

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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YG05 MGX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG05 MGX, 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 YG05 MGX registered?

YG05 MGX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is YG05 MGX safe to buy?

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