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Y552 WKE

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,775 mi
Last recorded110,775 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,775 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,704 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,280 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Very long foot brake

Fail 5 Mar 2013 90,919 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Very long foot brake

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,552 miles

Oil leak

beam images cond

discs light rust/wear

screen damage

service light on

Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,552 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

beam images cond

discs light rust/wear

screen damage

service light on

Pass 24 Dec 2010 82,268 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

images cond

srs light on

Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

images cond

srs light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

run out ft discs srs light on oil leaks

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS WIPER BLADE ENDS TORN

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHT RUN OUT †FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE †OS BONNET CATCH FAULT †NS WIPER BLADE SOON CONDITION †

Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHT RUN OUT †FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE †OS BONNET CATCH FAULT †NS WIPER BLADE SOON CONDITION †

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,450 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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Y552 WKE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y552 WKE, 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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Y552 WKE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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