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Y48 XDC

2001 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,232 mi
Last recorded89,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,232 miles

NSr wheel slightly noisy when rotated

dents & scratches to various panels

engine idle speed erratic & "hunting"

exhaqust system corroded & rear mounting hanger not secured to exhaust but still supports system

front brake dics corroded & lipped

heavy engine/ gearbox oil leaks

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear indicators faded

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jun 2011 89,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NSr wheel slightly noisy when rotated

dents & scratches to various panels

engine idle speed erratic & "hunting"

engine oil level low

exhaqust system corroded & rear mounting hanger not secured to exhaust but still supports system

front brake dics corroded & lipped

heavy engine/ gearbox oil leaks

power steering resivoir wet with oil

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear indicators faded

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,960 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage on body crack in front n/plate kerb damage on alloys oil on engine exhaust corroding rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,430 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,393 miles

surface corrosion present all four discs..

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 XDC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y48 XDC, 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 XDC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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