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Y617 HBW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,550 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)

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

both sides rear axle bushes partially seperated

eng oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 117,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both sides rear axle bushes partially seperated

eng oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front ind assy cracked

service light on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,017 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front ind assy cracked

service light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,445 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eng oil leaks

front brakes imbalance 24 percent

nearside front fog light inop

offside front indicator has been repaired

Fail 9 Apr 2013 114,445 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eng oil leaks

front brakes imbalance 24 percent

nearside front fog light inop

offside front indicator has been repaired

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,188 miles

offside rear brake disc scored

rear brake imbalance of 50 percent

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,207 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal travel

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

coolant leak

rear brake imbalance of 49 percent

Fail 9 Apr 2011 107,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal travel

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

coolant leak

rear brake imbalance of 49 percent

Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,919 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 101,919 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 97,237 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 97,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 74,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y617 HBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y617 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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Y617 HBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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