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Y217 FEO

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 FEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,761 miles

Oil leak

dust covers on anti roll bars n/s and o/s (lower) split

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,761 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dust covers on anti roll bars n/s and o/s (lower) split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,499 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges, badly worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges, badly worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,719 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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Y217 FEO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y217 FEO, 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 Y217 FEO registered?

Y217 FEO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y217 FEO safe to buy?

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