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Y761 EFC

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,338 mi
Last recorded145,338 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 EFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 145,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Replacement recommended (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 140,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 135,252 miles

Exhaust rear mounting clamp corroded (Replacement recommended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 135,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust rear mounting clamp corroded (Replacement recommended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 130,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 119,597 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe union slightly damaged.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 119,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,525 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 111,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,444 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside rear tyre has many age related cracks in the tread and side wall none of which reach the cords

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,444 miles

nearside rear tyre has many age related cracks in the tread and side wall none of which reach the cords

Pass 16 Feb 2007 98,233 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 98,233 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 90,487 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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Y761 EFC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y761 EFC, 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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Y761 EFC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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