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Y137 XGJ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 125,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 125,001 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 118,084 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,508 miles

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

offside rear disc surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,099 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 109,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,545 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,545 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,782 miles

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

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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Y137 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y137 XGJ, 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 Y137 XGJ registered?

Y137 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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