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YX05 LYW

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,367 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,196 miles

drivers door and window in poor condition door hard to shut correctley

Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers door and window in poor condition door hard to shut correctley

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,619 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,608 miles

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s bushes becoming worn.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Rear tyre ato/s perishing/cracking in base of tread & wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,608 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Rear tyre ato/s perishing/cracking in base of tread & wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,113 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s bushes becoming worn.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Rear tyre wearing on inner edge at o/s.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,374 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Screw in o/s rear tyre & wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,566 miles

Screws in rear tyres o/s & n/s.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,167 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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YX05 LYW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX05 LYW, 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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YX05 LYW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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