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Y227 UBP

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,957 mi
Last recorded46,957 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 UBP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,299 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 46,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,875 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under body components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,420 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,420 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,332 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 25,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 17,781 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 17,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,188 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 UBP is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc 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 Y227 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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