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Y486 BGJ

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 BGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,628 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,622 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filler neck to tank clamp missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,140 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,139 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 14 May 2014 80,384 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,384 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,544 miles

both front tyres on limits

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 3 May 2011 56,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 May 2011 56,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 48,035 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section support bracket broken

slight movement in steering rack mounting n/side

Fail 26 May 2010 48,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear section support bracket broken

slight movement in steering rack mounting n/side

Pass 1 May 2009 44,256 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 May 2009 44,256 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,793 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 36,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 31,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y486 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y486 BGJ, 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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Y486 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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