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Y96 DTH

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

168,479 mi
Last recorded168,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 DTH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 168,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 168,478 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow backing faded severely (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 166,988 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 166,780 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 166,780 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 166,116 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting bush deterated but not excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to deterate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded/pited (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes starting to deterate (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deterate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to deterate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pited (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes starting to deterate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deterate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 166,116 miles

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting bush deterated but not excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to deterate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded/pited (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes starting to deterate (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deterate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to deterate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pited (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes starting to deterate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deterate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 165,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on floor during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 164,613 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,009 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 161,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 154,978 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 154,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 150,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 145,809 miles

Cut in side wall, near side front tyre.

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 145,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Cut in side wall, near side front tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,296 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,687 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 113,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear pads and discs regd

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,743 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front disdcs worn

n/s aim poor

nail in o/s rear tyre near wall

rear discs pitting and rear pads low

windscreen damage

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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Y96 DTH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y96 DTH, 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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Y96 DTH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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