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Y797 LAB

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 LAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,567 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corredded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,334 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 110,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,514 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,453 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear outer walls cracking

engine water coolent hose leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,042 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,027 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,225 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2011 92,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,076 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2009 85,130 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,465 miles

slight marks on rim of o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,640 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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Y797 LAB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y797 LAB, 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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Y797 LAB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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