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Y118 VSL

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,322 mi
Last recorded112,322 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 VSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 112,322 miles

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

handbrake performance just within limits

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,569 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear indictor is slightly discoloured

Offside Front headlamp has a stone chip

Offside Front wing mirror slightly deteriorated

engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,566 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure mounting point (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced stone chipped and also has condensation build up (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear indictor is slightly discoloured

Offside Front wing mirror slightly deteriorated

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,463 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,818 miles

ETS light on.

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filter corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

ETS light on.

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre deteriorating cracks in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,758 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 58,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,604 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,802 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in nearside and offside inner rack joints

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,707 miles

Both rear brake disc's rusting on outer edges.

Play starting in both inner rack joints.

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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Y118 VSL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y118 VSL, 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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Y118 VSL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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