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Y468 FAF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 FAF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,109 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear starting to crack on sidewall

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,381 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,093 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,148 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,018 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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Y468 FAF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y468 FAF, 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 Y468 FAF registered?

Y468 FAF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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