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Y72 TCF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,950 mi
Last recorded153,950 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,211 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 145,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,299 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 101,403 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 96,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,512 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,238 miles

o/s and n/s/f inner lower wish bone bushes perished

play in steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r outer side lamp not working

o/s and n/s/f inner lower wish bone bushes perished

play in steering rack

poor beam pattern on o/s/f head lamp

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside headlamp output slightley reduced

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,486 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside headlamp output slightley reduced

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,450 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,620 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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Y72 TCF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TCF, 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 Y72 TCF registered?

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

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