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T70 TYS

2001 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 TYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,977 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 132,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

after market HID lights fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2014 130,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

after market HID lights fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2013 123,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tailpipe bracket insecure but adequately supporting system

Pass 21 Dec 2011 119,889 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 119,887 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,611 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 67,107 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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T70 TYS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 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 T70 TYS, 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 25 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T70 TYS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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