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Y187 HFS

2001 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,332 miles

engine man light on

engine poor running at idle

handbrake has very little reserve travel

off side front tyre close to limit

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2015 123,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine man light on

engine poor running at idle

handbrake has very little reserve travel

off side front tyre close to limit

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,979 miles

Backbox corroded

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 116,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Backbox corroded

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front Anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Offside front steering rack arm has play

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,263 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)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,133 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 66,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,403 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)

front brakes out of balance † †play in nearside rack

Pass 18 May 2006 53,779 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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Y187 HFS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y187 HFS, 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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Y187 HFS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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