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Y638 MCB

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,782 mi
Last recorded187,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 MCB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 187,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 169,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear hanger bracket(s) fractured

nearside front brake hose cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

offside front brake hose twisted and chaffed

srs airbag warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 169,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust rear hanger bracket(s) fractured

nearside front brake hose cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

offside front brake hose twisted and chaffed

srs airbag warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 152,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 136,173 miles

paking brake your vehicle has only just met the requirerd park brake efficiency. it would appear thet the braking system requires adjustment or repair (3.7.a.10) efficiency 16%

Fail 23 Jul 2010 136,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,965 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,443 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 86,443 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,749 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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Y638 MCB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y638 MCB, 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 Y638 MCB registered?

Y638 MCB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y638 MCB safe to buy?

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