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Y97 CLA

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 CLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,339 miles

Front Oil leak Engine oil laden ()

Rear Rear silencer bracket weld cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,339 miles

Front Oil leak Engine oil laden ()

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Number plate changed[from boot] (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear silencer bracket weld cracking

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Number plate changed[from boot] (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 72,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,439 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,019 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 61,004 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,196 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre,s wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,013 miles

both front tyre,s wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,419 miles

both front brake discs worn.

offside rear tyre inner edge wear.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,326 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,669 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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Y97 CLA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y97 CLA, 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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Y97 CLA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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