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Y699 UOS

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,920 mi
Last recorded103,920 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s top mount noisy, no play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 98,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,589 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,250 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,253 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,589 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 94,581 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 92,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,659 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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Y699 UOS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y699 UOS, 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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Y699 UOS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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