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Y189 HFS

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,972 mi
Last recorded59,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,972 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 59,970 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 58,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Tyre Misshapen ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Tyre Misshapen ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,087 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 57,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,413 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,637 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 52,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,585 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,385 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,172 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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Y189 HFS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y189 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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What year was Y189 HFS registered?

Y189 HFS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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