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Y618 LUA

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 LUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,866 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,794 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside slight play in the steering rack bush

Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside slight play in the steering rack bush

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all are slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,312 miles

headlight wipers split

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

headlight wipers split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,848 miles

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

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

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,678 miles

front discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,757 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 58,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,692 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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Y618 LUA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 Y618 LUA, 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 Y618 LUA registered?

Y618 LUA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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