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Y59 KFC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,264 mi
Last recorded98,264 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,264 miles

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,212 miles

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

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

exhaust correded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,132 miles

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

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

front side lights dull

Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front side lights dull

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,898 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades torn at ends

steering lock operation

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,827 miles

ONE REAR EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED OFF

Oil leak

STEERING LOCK OPERATION POOR BUT VEHICLE LOCKS IN PARK POSITION

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,364 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

sall cut n/s/f tyrewall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,344 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,831 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 64,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

p.a.s reservoir oily

pads and discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,059 miles

slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,880 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,880 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y59 KFC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y59 KFC, 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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Y59 KFC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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