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Y795 LCD

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,816 mi
Last recorded170,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 LCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 170,816 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 169,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 169,635 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track arm has slight play in it

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 160,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 160,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 154,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust starting to corrode front to rear

signs of coolant leaks

signs of engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,594 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 131,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 131,909 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 125,718 miles

ADVICE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL.

Fail 27 May 2009 125,718 miles

ADVICE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 110,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 110,270 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,999 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,792 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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Y795 LCD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y795 LCD, 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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Y795 LCD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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