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Y609 SSL

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,955 mi
Last recorded89,955 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 SSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 89,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Out of ballance (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Road wheels foul body on lock (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 88,121 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut corroded

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but secondary supported and corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front strut corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 88,114 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut corroded

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but secondary supported and corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front strut corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 88,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,835 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,863 miles

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

nearside rear non obligatory position bulb not working

unable to see rear pads to check remaining life

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,251 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 79,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,577 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,792 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,707 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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Y609 SSL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y609 SSL, 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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Y609 SSL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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