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Y712 SLC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,606 mi
Last recorded127,606 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 SLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 127,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,318 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 124,224 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished / cracking

brake fluid low

coil springs corroded

coolant low

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wheels slightly rubbing on inner arches on lock to lock

hand brake high

nearside jacking point slightly damaged

offside front brake discs backing plate missing

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear inner side light not working

power steering fluid low

rear exhaust clamp(rubber mounting) broken

shock absorbers corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2011 124,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished / cracking

brake fluid low

coil springs corroded

coolant low

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wheels slightly rubbing on inner arches on lock to lock

hand brake high

nearside jacking point slightly damaged

offside front brake discs backing plate missing

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear inner side light not working

power steering fluid low

rear exhaust clamp(rubber mounting) broken

shock absorbers corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,861 miles

brake pedal has long travel but has reserve and brakes locked on rollers

front brake discs lipped and have surface corrosion.rear discs have surface corrosion

front lower wishbone joints are squeaking but do not have excessive play

wipers smeary on screen

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

o/s front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,417 miles

nearside front steering track rod has slight play

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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Y712 SLC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y712 SLC, 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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Y712 SLC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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