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Y167 YGK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 YGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,233 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 71,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,530 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,510 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,152 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,697 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 58,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 55,676 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 54,630 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low inner edges

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 53,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 51,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 40,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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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Y167 YGK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y167 YGK, 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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Y167 YGK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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