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Y48 PEV

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 PEV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,278 miles

Battery clamp missing but secure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

off side rear tyre perished.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

off side rear tyre perished.

power steering fluid low.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,770 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,835 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,835 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 82,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,827 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 70,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,957 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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Y48 PEV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y48 PEV, 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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Y48 PEV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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