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2005 VOLVO C70
General Information
- Registration OV05BWY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model C70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2319cc
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- Expired 04 Apr 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,568 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,580 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,956 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,432 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,081 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front inner rack ()
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,158 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021 29 Jun 20266 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,201 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,739 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,074 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 29 Jun 202621 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,794 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 29 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,599 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 29 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,599 MI
29 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,727 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,712 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,956 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 29 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,054 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,509 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 29 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,870 MI
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OV05BWY was registered on 2005-03-31
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