MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear exhust box mountings corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear exhust box mountings corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y979 MUR 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 66.7%.
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 Y979 MUR, 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 Y979 MUR registered?
Y979 MUR is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 August 2001.
Is Y979 MUR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y979 MUR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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