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Y359 AOC

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,489 mi
Last recorded185,489 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 AOC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 185,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

wipers are worn

Fail 16 Mar 2013 185,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

ETS warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery is loose but not insurcure

n/s of power steering rack has slight play

o/s/f headlamp has poor light output

o/s/f indicator lamp lens is loose

Pass 22 Mar 2012 167,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 167,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 159,411 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 153,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 153,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 138,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 134,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,683 miles

Bolt missing from underframe steady bracket, attention advised.

Heavy surface corrosion affecting rear silencer box and its supports.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,670 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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Y359 AOC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y359 AOC, 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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Y359 AOC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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