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Y131 AES

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 AES
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,554 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 66,367 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,449 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,692 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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Y131 AES is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y131 AES, 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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Y131 AES is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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