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Y229 YJE

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 156,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 156,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 149,739 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

WINDSCREEN SWEPT AREA IS DAMAGED

Fail 19 Oct 2012 149,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

WINDSCREEN SWEPT AREA IS DAMAGED

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,652 miles

bad oil leak ???

coil springs slight rusting ??

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on edges ???

Fail 30 Sep 2011 141,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bad oil leak ???

coil springs slight rusting ??

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on edges ???

Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 120,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,117 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,345 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)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 70,345 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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,733 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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Y229 YJE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y229 YJE, 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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Y229 YJE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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