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YG55 XAM

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap is of a temporary type but sealed at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2022 112,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s bake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust end of tail pipe broken

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,950 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close oto legal limit

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,505 miles

Areas of surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Fail 11 Dec 2019 105,505 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,483 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,525 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,517 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,673 miles

Nearside front jacking point damaged, pulled away from floor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,415 miles

fuel filter old type

n/s o/s rear tryres out of shape

s.r.s light on code 0085 srs412 left sips bag

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,362 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,562 miles

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

Nearside jacking point damaged

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 XAM is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG55 XAM, 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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YG55 XAM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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