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Y718 OHB

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 OHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,611 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,281 miles

Front brake discs backing plates corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,280 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour including side repeaters x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack unit (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,752 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,934 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,934 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,950 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

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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Y718 OHB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 Y718 OHB, 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 Y718 OHB registered?

Y718 OHB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y718 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 OHB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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