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Y726 CUY

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 CUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,960 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately n/s mount welded back onto rack-secure and okay (2.3.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both-starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,621 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,618 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 61,515 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 54,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,366 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,873 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2009 53,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,846 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,841 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades are split on ends.

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,357 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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Y726 CUY is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 Y726 CUY, 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 Y726 CUY registered?

Y726 CUY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y726 CUY safe to buy?

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