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Y643 MCB

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 MCB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 120,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 120,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,358 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 100,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,629 miles

both beam patterns poor

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside front tyre worn on the inner egde

play lower arm bushes both sides

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,626 miles

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

both beam patterns poor

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside front tyre worn on the inner egde

play lower arm bushes both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 74,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,691 miles

advice both rear tyres breaking up on outer walls. split but not through to cords

Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,970 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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Y643 MCB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y643 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 Y643 MCB registered?

Y643 MCB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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