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YG55 OCO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OCO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,768 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,125 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,137 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 87,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,949 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 85,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,012 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,643 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 74,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,719 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,145 miles

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,665 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 50,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre soft & worn inner edge

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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YG55 OCO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YG55 OCO, 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 YG55 OCO registered?

YG55 OCO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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