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Y975 JDM

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 JDM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,477 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

Offside headlamp in poor condition

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,966 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 43,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,925 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,886 miles

Off side dip & main beam reflectors weak.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,016 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,213 miles

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

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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Y975 JDM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y975 JDM, 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 Y975 JDM registered?

Y975 JDM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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