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Y939 GFC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,264 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,274 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn

Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,250 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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 50,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,838 miles

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

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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Y939 GFC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y939 GFC, 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 Y939 GFC registered?

Y939 GFC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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