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Y96 RJB

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 60,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,054 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2016 34,049 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2014 52,955 miles

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

deep cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 8 May 2014 52,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

deep cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,932 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,926 miles

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

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

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,301 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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Y96 RJB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y96 RJB, 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 Y96 RJB registered?

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

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