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Y737 JAD

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

157,997 mi
Last recorded157,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 157,997 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside steering arm has slight play in balljoint

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Turbo pipe insecure (intercooler)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 157,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel long

nearside front sill lip slightly damaged

offside front wing slightly damaged and bumper

offside rear parking brake slightly down on nearside

oil level low

one of twin tail lamps inop on offside rear

some cracking to offside front tyre inner sidewall

srs lamp stays on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

age cracking to all brake hoses

age cracking to fuel pipes

bodydamage to o/s/f

both rear tyres feathering

dampness to pas bottle

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper slightly insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

slight play to inner steering rack joints

srs light displayed

staining & corrosion to servo

Fail 10 Jun 2010 127,884 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advanced pitted to rear brake discs

age cracking to all brake hoses

age cracking to fuel pipes

bodydamage to o/s/f

both rear tyres feathering

brake fluid level below max

dampness to pas bottle

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper slightly insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

slight play to inner steering rack joints

srs light displayed

staining & corrosion to servo

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,017 miles

Accident damage to offside front wing

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 75,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake imbalance 21%

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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Y737 JAD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 Y737 JAD, 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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Y737 JAD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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