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Y523 JCN

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 JCN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,561 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 110,999 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Ets light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner plastic arch slight chaffing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arms-all bushs perted/slight play

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight chips in windscreen/scratches from blades on screen

slight oil leak on turbo

Fail 20 Jun 2007 83,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arms-all bushs parted/slight play

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight chips in windscreen/scratches from blades on screen

slight oil leak on turbo

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,050 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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Y523 JCN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y523 JCN, 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 Y523 JCN registered?

Y523 JCN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y523 JCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 JCN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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