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YP05 FLA

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 108,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2025 107,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 104,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 104,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 13 May 2019 94,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer mount poor but exhaust supported adequatly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,374 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,729 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,716 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight destortion to tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,928 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,447 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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YP05 FLA is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YP05 FLA, 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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YP05 FLA is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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