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Y227 NNW

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,436 mi
Last recorded130,436 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 NNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,436 miles

Front tyres slightly touch the inner arches on full lock

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 130,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slightly touch the inner arches on full lock

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 114,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,678 miles

rear pads appear low remove wheels to confirm

Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,164 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,678 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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Y227 NNW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y227 NNW, 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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Y227 NNW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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