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Y36 AOG

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 AOG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 88,204 miles

play in nearside steering

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play nearside steering

sluight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,118 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,711 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,843 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,843 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,423 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,808 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,955 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y36 AOG is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y36 AOG, 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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Y36 AOG is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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