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Y562 ECK

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,667 mi
Last recorded138,667 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 ECK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,667 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 138,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP IMAGES FAINT

BOTH INNER STEERING RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,114 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,855 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre low inner edge & inner wall cracking

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,226 miles

front brakes just in balance

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre possible catching inner arch

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge and cut in outter wall no cords showing

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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Y562 ECK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y562 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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Y562 ECK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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