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YX05 WWU

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,354 mi
Last recorded94,354 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,354 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror glass cracked

fuel filter corrosion noted

perishing noted both rear tyres

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,603 miles

Front both washer jets partly blocked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,603 miles

Front both washer jets partly blocked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,435 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn on inner tread area

corrosion noted front and rear suspension components

corrosion noted steel brake pipe ends

corrosion noted underside and within tow bar mounting area

front and rear brake disc corrosion noted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn on inner tread area

corrosion noted front and rear suspension components

corrosion noted steel brake pipe ends

corrosion noted underside and within tow bar mounting area

front and rear brake disc corrosion noted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r +o/s/r tow bar mountings

corrosion/pitting to all brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,531 miles

corrosion noted at tow bar prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,048 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,837 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,074 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,484 miles

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,760 miles

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,443 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 16,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,023 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 WWU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX05 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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