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Y399 MNM

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 MNM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 119,044 miles

cut in o/s rear tyre wall not to cords.

Fail 9 May 2019 118,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cut in o/s rear tyre wall not to cords.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 117,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ETS warning light on

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 117,478 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ETS warning light on

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,516 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,153 miles

ets light is on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,292 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

play in both steering arms

Fail 23 Aug 2011 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

play in both steering arms

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,812 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear index plate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,382 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005
Fail 29 Jul 2005 47,971 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y399 MNM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y399 MNM, 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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Y399 MNM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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