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Y201 FEF

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 FEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 138,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,852 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low

cam belt ?

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,335 miles

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

cam belt

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 120,719 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 110,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,038 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,411 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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Y201 FEF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y201 FEF, 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 Y201 FEF registered?

Y201 FEF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y201 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 FEF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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