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Y59 MCN

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,987 miles

discs coroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,908 miles

discs coroded

tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 86,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,848 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in offside inner rack knuckle

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,868 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all wheels slightly buckled

front and rear brake disc's slightly poor condition

hand brake lever high (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,868 miles

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

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

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

all wheels slightly buckled

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc's slightly poor condition

hand brake lever high (border line pass)

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,390 miles

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

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 MCN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCN, 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 MCN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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