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Y697 EBW

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,024 mi
Last recorded164,024 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 EBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 164,024 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (splitting ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear underneath vehicle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,338 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 158,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,527 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 115,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 107,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,891 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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Y697 EBW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y697 EBW, 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 Y697 EBW registered?

Y697 EBW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y697 EBW safe to buy?

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