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Y615 SSL

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 SSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 104,182 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and very near limit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,750 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,091 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

front pads getting low and discs starting to wear and corrode

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,091 miles

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

both wiper blades starting to split

front pads getting low and discs starting to wear and corrode

n/s outer rear light and o/s inner rear light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,250 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,056 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,117 miles

n/s rear tyre on wear bars/o/s rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 58,552 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Cut OSR Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PAS Fluid Weaping From Cap

Play OS Tie Rod

Tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,139 miles

o/s/r tyre ripped on outer edge but cords not visable.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,139 miles

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

o/s/r tyre ripped on outer edge but not showing cords.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,520 miles

off side front wiper insecure. †near side front side light not working

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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Y615 SSL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y615 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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Y615 SSL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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