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Y78 BKV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,805 mi
Last recorded131,805 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,805 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 131,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

Left hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Fail 4 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Left hand headlamp reflector slight discoloured

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,688 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 114,688 miles

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

beam image reduced but still ok for test

front pads appear low but need wheels off to inspect inner pads

n/s/f tyre 2mm//o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,520 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,436 miles

offside front inner track rod end slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,436 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front inner track rod end slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,185 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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Y78 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y78 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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Y78 BKV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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