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Y649 YJW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 YJW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 96,307 miles

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

engine intermitantly hunts at idle

oil leak evident(dampness on nearside of front subframe), unsure if from gearbox output or steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2007 79,831 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 79,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,273 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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Y649 YJW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y649 YJW, 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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Y649 YJW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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