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Y865 WAN

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,476 mi
Last recorded122,476 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 WAN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,476 miles

EML light on dash

engine wet with oil

o/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to unbond

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight play o/s/f ball joint

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + worn inner edge + slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front drop links have slight play

engine management light on dashboard

oil leak

rear brake pads lows

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,809 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,957 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 105,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,323 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,023 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2011 91,023 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,366 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,420 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 71,722 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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Y865 WAN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y865 WAN, 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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Y865 WAN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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