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YH05 YTZ

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 YTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,032 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 77,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,249 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded in places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside light corrosion on faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded reflective backing. (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Heavily Corroded Outer Faces, Pads 65% Approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Corroded, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 70,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Split & Smearing Standard Type 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Heavily Corroded Outer Faces, Pads 65% Approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Corroded, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,575 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Faces Heavily Corroded Pads 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking In Tread 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 65,575 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Faces Heavily Corroded Pads 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking In Tread 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,210 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting corroded on one side other is holding

Offside Front Backing plate missing

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting corroded on one side other is holding

Offside Front Backing plate missing

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,111 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,257 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 36,257 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,644 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damadge to nearside front tyre outerwall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,030 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 28,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,820 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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YH05 YTZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH05 YTZ, 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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YH05 YTZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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