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YT05 SVC

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 SVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,191 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,469 miles

Offside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,401 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,516 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,970 miles

Advice on condition of wipers

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,970 miles

Advice on condition of wipers

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,831 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 12,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,971 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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YT05 SVC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT05 SVC, 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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YT05 SVC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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