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Y356 FNH

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 FNH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp chip

n/s headlamp deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp chip

n/s headlamp deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,919 miles

All Discs Corroding

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Fail 1 May 2014 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All Discs Corroding

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

adv on both front tyres on 1.6m on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,232 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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Y356 FNH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y356 FNH, 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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Y356 FNH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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