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YR05 WLP

2005 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,613 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,607 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play tire bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

MIL on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,722 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 73,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 54,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,515 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 33,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,600 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 WLP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR05 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

YR05 WLP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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