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Y418 SSA

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,443 mi
Last recorded121,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 SSA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 121,443 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 121,443 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure (10.1 (q))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,449 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted.

Nearside front tyre worn close to leagl limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,102 miles

Offside track rod end ball joint worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 106,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 101,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,442 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,827 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMT

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Feb 2006 82,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC ON INNER FACE

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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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Y418 SSA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y418 SSA, 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 Y418 SSA registered?

Y418 SSA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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