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Y521 OBU

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,926 mi
Last recorded159,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,641 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 147,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,383 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,373 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 103,603 miles

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

o/s front and rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 103,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s front and rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,295 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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Y521 OBU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc 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 Y521 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 Y521 OBU registered?

Y521 OBU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y521 OBU safe to buy?

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