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Y142 OWO

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 OWO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,861 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45 17@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,433 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 57,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,601 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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Y142 OWO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y142 OWO, 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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Y142 OWO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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