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Y854 AKV

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 AKV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 91,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,605 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

play in stearing rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,099 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

play in stearing rack

Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

play in stearing rack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,408 miles

front discs pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,927 miles

Screen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,628 miles

Front brake discs worn

Small chip on windscreen

Small crack on windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 69,053 miles

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

Both rear tyres 1.6mm

Front brake discs worn

Windscreen cracked

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm and very worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2006 61,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 61,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y854 AKV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y854 AKV, 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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What year was Y854 AKV registered?

Y854 AKV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y854 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y854 AKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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