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Y398 HPN

2001 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 133,829 miles

O/S headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,947 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,265 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,721 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,596 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside steering rack mount not original (exhaust mount used)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear outer sidelight not working and lense is damaged.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,596 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside steering rack mount not original (exhaust mount used)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear outer sidelight not working and lense is damaged.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,740 miles

chip to windscreen

offside rear lamp lense slightly cracked

offside rear outer position light not working

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,208 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both steering rack gaiters damp

chips to screen

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,595 miles

front pads low † †noise from steering when going lock to lock

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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Y398 HPN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y398 HPN, 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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Y398 HPN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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