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Y78 UOV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,093 mi
Last recorded67,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 UOV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,093 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 67,093 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge and has 4 nails in it

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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 UOV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOV, 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 Y78 UOV registered?

Y78 UOV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y78 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 UOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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