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Y144 BGJ

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,319 mi
Last recorded159,319 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 BGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 159,319 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 159,204 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

front exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 155,309 miles

idle speed irratic

rear indicators pale

rear springs getting rusty

slight play offside front inner rack end

Fail 2 Jun 2011 155,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

idle speed irratic

rear indicators pale

rear springs getting rusty

slight play offside front inner rack end

Pass 8 Jun 2010 144,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres signs of rubbing inner plastic liners on lock

Fail 26 May 2010 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres signs of rubbing inner plastic liners on lock

nearside and offside inner brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyre size 225-55r16 front tyre size 225-50r16

Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake pads appear low

rear tyre size 225-55r16 front tyre size 225-50r16

Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,304 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 105,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 68,682 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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Y144 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y144 BGJ, 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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Y144 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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