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Y944 DBA

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 DBA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,812 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from N/S part of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 105,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from N/S part of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged several cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

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

ets light on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,612 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,322 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2015 77,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2015 77,926 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,880 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges

engine oil leak

front reg plate has slight damage

general corrosion to exhaust

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/r indicator bulb loosing colour (just meets pass)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges

engine oil leak

front reg plate has slight damage

general corrosion to exhaust

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/r indicator bulb loosing colour (just meets pass)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,604 miles

power steering fliud getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,641 miles

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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Y944 DBA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y944 DBA, 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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Y944 DBA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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