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Y656 WOE

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,649 mi
Last recorded112,649 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 WOE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,649 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

HISS FROM ENGINE AT IDLE - SUSPECT VACUUM HOSE LEAK?

N/S BEAM IMAGE CLARITY POOR - SUSPECT INTERNAL REFLECTOR DETERIORATED

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

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

O/S BEAM IMAGE CLARITY POOR - SUSPECT INTERNAL REFLECTOR DETERIORATED

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,049 miles

both front wishbones inner bushes separating

perishing to both front brake flexi hoses

some n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Fail 26 Feb 2010 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbones inner bushes separating

perishing to both front brake flexi hoses

some n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack/rod play

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,398 miles

engine oil leak

offside headlamp chipped

slight corrosion/wear rear brake discs

slight perishing front brake hoses

slight steering rack play

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,398 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

offside headlamp chipped

slight corrosion/wear rear brake discs

slight perishing front brake hoses

slight steering rack play

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,415 miles

engine oil leak

engine stabiliser bush split

o/s headlight chipped

slight o/s steering rack play

Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

engine stabiliser bush split

o/s headlight chipped

slight o/s steering rack play

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,179 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 47,345 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 47,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y656 WOE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y656 WOE, 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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Y656 WOE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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