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Y526 GBW

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,583 mi
Last recorded109,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,113 miles

Nearside Front sidewall splitting on inside face

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting on inside face

Offside Front tyre sidewall splitting on inside face

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four wheels on inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 107,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front sidewall splitting on inside face

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting on inside face

Offside Front tyre sidewall splitting on inside face

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four wheels on inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,757 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT SMEAR BOTH WIPERS

Fail 4 Aug 2014 102,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT SMEAR BOTH WIPERS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,449 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,471 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,250 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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Y526 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y526 GBW, 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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Y526 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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