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Y531 SLB

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 SLB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,518 miles

front tyres worn on insides

water leak off side front

Pass 18 May 2010 44,006 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 41,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,219 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 34,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 34,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y531 SLB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y531 SLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y531 SLB?

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What year was Y531 SLB registered?

Y531 SLB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y531 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 SLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y531 SLB have outstanding finance?

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