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Y574 MBL

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,182 mi
Last recorded124,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 MBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,510 miles

Oil leak

bothb rear coil springs rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2012 108,168 miles

movement in osf rackend

oil leak

osr tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 108,050 miles

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

movement in osf rackend

oil leak

osr tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,366 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EGDE

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,899 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall rim protector slight damage

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 55,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 48,835 miles

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

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

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

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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Y574 MBL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc 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 Y574 MBL, 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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Y574 MBL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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