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YR05 EYX

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EYX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,409 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 83,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lockstop loose

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,841 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 71,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,535 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 52,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,301 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 46,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 13,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,696 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,319 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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YR05 EYX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 YR05 EYX, 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 YR05 EYX registered?

YR05 EYX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YR05 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 EYX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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