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Y449 SNV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 SNV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 113,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,292 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

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

NSF and OSF headlamp images slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 104,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

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

NSF and OSF headlamp images slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,676 miles

225/45/17 X 4

DRIVERS SEAT TILT OPOERATION-INOPERATIVE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/12

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,672 miles

225/45/17 X 4

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

OSF SEAT TIP/TILT-INOP

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

ROAD ATX EXPIRES--31/8/11

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,747 miles

225/45/17 X4

BOTH H/LAMP IMAGES POOR-PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/10

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,366 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,719 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 78,719 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside outer door handle damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,207 miles

nearside outer door handle damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,448 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has sidewall cuts & under inflated. Offsidearear tyre has slight sidewall cracking.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 71,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall cuts & under inflated.

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall cracking.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,113 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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Y449 SNV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y449 SNV, 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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Y449 SNV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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