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Y856 WDM

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 WDM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,606 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 33,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y856 WDM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 Y856 WDM, 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 Y856 WDM registered?

Y856 WDM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y856 WDM safe to buy?

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