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Y126 WJE

2001 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,949 mi
Last recorded65,949 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 WJE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,949 miles

both rack end have play

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,898 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 53,898 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,231 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,251 miles

Btoth rear tyres un-evenly worn inside edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,152 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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Y126 WJE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y126 WJE, 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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What year was Y126 WJE registered?

Y126 WJE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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