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Y356 WSM

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 WSM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished and splitting in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,498 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,749 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking and worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,297 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 WSM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y356 WSM, 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 Y356 WSM registered?

Y356 WSM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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