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Y759 GYA

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,700 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 27 Jun 2012 85,300 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,359 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,517 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y759 GYA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y759 GYA, 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 Y759 GYA registered?

Y759 GYA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y759 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 GYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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