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Y977 CCE

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 CCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,482 miles

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

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

nearside and offside beam pattern poor

Fail 9 Nov 2015 131,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside beam pattern poor

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,085 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

offside beam pattern poor

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

MIL light on

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

front and rear discs corroded

offside beam pattern poor

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Jul 2012 120,816 miles

ETS system indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SRS system indicating a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ETS system indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

SRS system indicating a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 12 Jul 2011 115,077 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 115,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 109,221 miles

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

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

both rear tyres treads distorted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 109,027 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

both rear tyres treads distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,768 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,768 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake flexi hoses, starting to crack and spilt

front discs slightly worped

rear discs slightly pitted/corroded

slight play in n/s/f drop-link arm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,618 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting very rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y977 CCE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y977 CCE, 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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Y977 CCE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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