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Y234 REE

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,147 mi
Last recorded138,147 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 REE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 125,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 118,401 miles

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

water light on

Pass 7 Aug 2008 118,143 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2008 118,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,284 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge"s

Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,580 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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Y234 REE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y234 REE, 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 Y234 REE registered?

Y234 REE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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