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Y72 BKV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 157,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 157,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 153,815 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 153,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 149,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 149,948 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bump stop missing on o/s/f

signs of o/s cv boot

Pass 28 Jun 2008 149,163 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

exhaust mount poor at rear

front tyres close on lock

near side rear tyre uneven wear plus two nails in tread

off side rear and off side front tyres nails in treads

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2008 149,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

near side rear tyre uneven wear plus two nails in tread

off side rear and off side front tyres nails in treads

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 128,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 128,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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Y72 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y72 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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Y72 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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