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Y84 TCF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,770 mi
Last recorded161,770 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 161,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust surport broken

Fail 30 Jan 2018 161,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 147,770 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust braket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 31 Jul 2015 147,770 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)

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

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust braket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,024 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

possable power steering leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 136,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

possable power steering leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,595 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 129,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,351 miles

near side front brake slight drag when spun by hand

rear exhaust box exhaust box hanger broken . system still adeaqtly supported

Fail 2 Jul 2012 123,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

near side front brake slight drag when spun by hand

rear exhaust box exhaust box hanger broken . system still adeaqtly supported

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,409 miles

off side rear tyre ,cut in sidewall within tolarance

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,409 miles

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

off side rear tyre ,cut in sidewall within tolarance

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,243 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres sidewall damage

engine surging

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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Y84 TCF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y84 TCF, 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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Y84 TCF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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