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Y564 GBW

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,408 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,652 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,786 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,494 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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Y564 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y564 GBW, 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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Y564 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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