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Y819 FBD

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 FBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,940 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,799 miles

damage to nearside rear lamp.

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boots deteriorating.

play in steering rack.

upper engine mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,799 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to nearside rear lamp.

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boots deteriorating.

play in steering rack.

upper engine mounting bush deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,423 miles

play in steering rack.

upper engine steady bar bush split.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in steering rack.

upper engine steady bar bush split.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,275 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front anti-roll bar,drop link bushes split.

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on edges.

rear brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

rear exhaust bracket corroded away.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,275 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting.

nearside rear tyre worn uneven.

rear brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 70,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting.

nearside rear tyre worn uneven.

rear brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,090 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn and has a slight cut to the outer sidewall(225/45/17). advise both front lower arm bushes are partially displaced but ok as yet. note n/s/r cluster light cracked.advise slight play in steering rack arms on both sides.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,754 miles

deterioration to front wishbone arm(s) bushes

offside rear tyre,damage to sidewall and worn to 2mm.

rear pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 31 May 2006 28,803 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 28,793 miles

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

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

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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Y819 FBD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y819 FBD, 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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Y819 FBD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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