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Y684 JBM

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 JBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 152,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

misting of fluid power steering rack

near side front tyre getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2014 152,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

misting of fluid power steering rack

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper system on headlamps missing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 144,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper system on headlamps missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 133,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Some pitting to n/s rear brake disc.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,908 miles

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,151 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,151 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 69,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 68,996 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,511 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 59,511 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,675 miles

both rear brake discs are corodded slightly

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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Y684 JBM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y684 JBM, 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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Y684 JBM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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