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Y402 KYA

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

131,652 mi
Last recorded131,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 KYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 131,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,735 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 128,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 125,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 122,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,429 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 119,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,537 miles

Exhaust tailpipe cracked on the underside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 115,507 miles

Exhaust tailpipe cracked on the underside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,920 miles

Exhaust tailpipe starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust tailpipe starting to crack

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil misting around the power steering rack, NS Inner CV joint. Under the turbo.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,931 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,249 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,851 miles

Top engine torque bush split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,637 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,134 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,120 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,809 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 61,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,998 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 38,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,199 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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Y402 KYA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 Y402 KYA, 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 Y402 KYA registered?

Y402 KYA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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