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Y139 ECL

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 ECL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlights dim

nearside underside rear chassis/frame corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 96,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 18 May 2018 94,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,604 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

front wipers slightly smearing and juddering on windscreen

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 80,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 80,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 73,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 62,796 miles

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

Oil leak

non obligatory lamp damaged.

Pass 27 May 2008 58,839 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,474 miles

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

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

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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Y139 ECL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y139 ECL, 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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Y139 ECL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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