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Y601 GBW

2001 Volvo C70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,351 mi
Last recorded116,351 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 116,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure lock to lock bump stop (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 4 May 2017 109,525 miles

Both front jacking point areas at both front sills have slight damage

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill where body sealant is peeling away due to slight damage (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,525 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front jacking point areas at both front sills have slight damage

Both front wiper blades are smeary

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill where body sealant is peeling away due to slight damage (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine fault warning lamp on

ets lamp on and engine doesn't tick over properly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,975 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

showing signs of surface rust

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 100,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight wiper system decommissioned

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 108,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight wiper system decommissioned

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 107,573 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 107,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 103,411 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 103,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,257 miles

Slight n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f headlight has a reduced kick up image

o/s/f seat does not fold forward

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,927 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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Y601 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y601 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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Y601 GBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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