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Y49 YNV

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 YNV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres getting low

oil leak

rear wheels slight buckeld

slight body corrosion to n/s/r

Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

offside rack end slight play

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,634 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

offside rack end slight play

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,380 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside steering rack end excess play

Fail 25 Feb 2014 125,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside steering rack end excess play

Pass 27 Oct 2012 109,630 miles

Air bag warning light illumunated indicating a fault with the system

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads low

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,421 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit at test.

Indicators starting to show white

OSF mirror damaged. Only one image at test.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres on legal limit at test.

OSF mirror damaged. Only one image at test.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,111 miles

24% imbalance.

Light misting of oil on shockabsorbers.

Slight corroion on brake pipes.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,641 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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Y49 YNV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red 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 Y49 YNV, 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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Y49 YNV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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