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YX05 SZK

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 SZK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,938 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 106,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 106,987 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,642 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 104,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre marked (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,260 miles

front steering rack arms have play

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,623 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 57,955 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,606 miles

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

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 SZK is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SZK, 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 YX05 SZK registered?

YX05 SZK is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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