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Y431 TLF

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 TLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,906 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 88,141 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,946 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,688 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,687 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2018 76,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,098 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

wiper blades deterioating

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,211 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deterioating and slight play

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,211 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deterioating and slight play

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,186 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight knock n/s front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,186 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight knock n/s front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,881 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,319 miles

1.. ENGINE MOUNTING TOP WEAR TO RUBBER MOUNTING..2. TYRES BOTH REAR CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS AND TREADS..3. GREASE STEERING STOPS..4. WARNING LIGHT / BULB..

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,631 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 19,624 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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Y431 TLF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y431 TLF, 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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Y431 TLF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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