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Y605 HBW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 103,280 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 103,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,138 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y605 HBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y605 HBW, 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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What year was Y605 HBW registered?

Y605 HBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y605 HBW safe to buy?

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