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Y559 ECK

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 ECK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,798 miles

oil leak

play in offside rack

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,089 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,795 miles

Brake fluid low.

Idle speed erratic.

Fail 29 Nov 2008 52,795 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake fluid low.

Idle speed erratic.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 39,262 miles

Slight damage to front screen.

Fail 1 Dec 2007 39,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight damage to front screen.

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,381 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 26,381 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 106,588 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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Y559 ECK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y559 ECK, 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 Y559 ECK registered?

Y559 ECK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y559 ECK safe to buy?

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