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Y104 RBM

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,259 mi
Last recorded157,259 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 RBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 157,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 154,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre out of shape and has a nail in treads

Fail 19 Apr 2013 154,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape and has a nail in treads

Pass 10 Apr 2012 149,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 149,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 141,211 miles

Headlamo wiper blades u/s

O/S/F door card missing

O/S/F steering rack slight play

Rear brake pads worn low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,906 miles

off side rear coil springs rusy

rear exhaust box mount rusty

rear pads wearing low

slight play both front steering

Pass 10 Jan 2009 122,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 120,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 120,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 114,120 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 114,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 110,546 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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Y104 RBM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y104 RBM, 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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Y104 RBM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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