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Y818 XGF

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 XGF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,400 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front road wheels fauling wheel arch linners on lock

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

battery carrier insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 135,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,374 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 131,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 122,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,100 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,184 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Brake servo area damp, not visibly leaking

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,167 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Brake servo area damp, not visibly leaking

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 106,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 106,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,478 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,065 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

home made mounting on tail pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,832 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2007 79,074 miles

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

both front brakediscs inner outer braking surface starting to deterioate

Pass 22 Feb 2007 79,074 miles

both front brakediscs inner outer braking surface starting to deterioate

Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,073 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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Y818 XGF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y818 XGF, 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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Y818 XGF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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