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Y719 BKV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY719 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,948 miles

nearside front fog not working

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,891 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog not working

rear brake pads low

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,517 miles

nearside front fog light out

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight judder in rear brakes

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front fog light out

offside front tyre badly cracked and is very close to limit on inside edge

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight judder in rear brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,285 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,399 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,963 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting corroded but not broken

Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting corroded but not broken

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,262 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 44,700 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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Y719 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y719 BKV, 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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Y719 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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