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Y511 OBU

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rack ends

Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,865 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 98,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,656 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 95,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,421 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,575 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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Y511 OBU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y511 OBU, 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 Y511 OBU registered?

Y511 OBU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y511 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 OBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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