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Y136 KFC

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 110,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play loose in steering knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine light

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight splits (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,587 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 69,414 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

wear on inner shoulders both front tyres

Pass 12 May 2011 67,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 10 May 2011 67,223 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2007 54,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 50,161 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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Y136 KFC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y136 KFC, 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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Y136 KFC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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