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Y37 WGK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 WGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,135 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,951 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,649 miles

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,933 miles

n/s steering rack mount APPEARS to have been repaired,NOT loose or insecure.

rear exhaust bracket rusty and weak

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,933 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack mount APPEARS to have been repaired,NOT loose or insecure.

rear exhaust bracket rusty and weak

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 15 May 2008 52,856 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty and weak

steering rack mounting bracket repaired by weld

Fail 14 May 2008 52,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty and weak

steering rack mounting bracket repaired by weld

Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,025 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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Y37 WGK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y37 WGK, 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 Y37 WGK registered?

Y37 WGK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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