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Y46 OBH

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 OBH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,570 miles

EML light on.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 107,570 miles

EML light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 101,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,965 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 98,959 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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Y46 OBH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y46 OBH, 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 Y46 OBH registered?

Y46 OBH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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