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Y556 GJN

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 GJN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 123,163 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

front sub frame cross braces insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box insecure (7.1.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

front sub frame cross braces insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2015 117,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 112,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 105,125 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre shoulder cracking.offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 105,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre shoulder cracking.offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front antiroll bar drop link lower ball joint worn

offside & nearside front tyres touching dirt shields

play in offside inner steering rack joint

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,901 miles

battery slightly insecure

offside headlamp aim on high limit

slight movement in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,415 miles

nearside headlamp aim on limits... AIM RIGHT

Fail 24 Jan 2011 87,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlamp aim on limits... AIM RIGHT

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,150 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 55,225 miles

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

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

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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Y556 GJN 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 70.6%.

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 Y556 GJN, 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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Y556 GJN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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