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Y493 XGO

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 114,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine idle slightly erratic

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osr tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 109,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 101,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,828 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 78,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,118 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,392 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)

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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Y493 XGO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y493 XGO, 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 Y493 XGO registered?

Y493 XGO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y493 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y493 XGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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