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Y178 JTW

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,088 mi
Last recorded72,088 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 JTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,088 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,034 miles

both dipped beam headlamp patterns poor

power steering fluid reservoir oily

Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both dipped beam headlamp patterns poor

power steering fluid reservoir oily

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,656 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 21,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,323 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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Y178 JTW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y178 JTW, 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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Y178 JTW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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