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Y231 HOO

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 HOO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 121,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 121,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres crackes on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,595 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 May 2012 107,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2012 107,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,949 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,049 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 102,040 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,983 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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Y231 HOO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y231 HOO, 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 Y231 HOO registered?

Y231 HOO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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