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Y522 GEB

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 GEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,607 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe near fuel filter leaking, (7.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 66,856 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 65,937 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 65,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,534 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 59,768 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn round outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 59,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 54,066 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper deteriorated/ split.

Pass 31 May 2007 48,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,285 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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Y522 GEB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y522 GEB, 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 Y522 GEB registered?

Y522 GEB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y522 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 GEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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