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YX51 XKS

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,228 mi
Last recorded197,228 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XKS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 197,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front head lights slightly misty

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter rusty

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 192,968 miles

Front ball joint rubbers slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 187,756 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 174,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's Side (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 174,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's Side (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 167,483 miles

Front nearside and offside headlight washers and wipers removed

Front nearside and offside headlights cloudy - beam image diffused

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat back release catch inoperative - secure in upright position

Offside Front track rod (rack end) - play

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 147,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,535 miles

child seats fitted - nearside and offside rear

nearside and offside front headlight washers disconnected

offside front seatback catch inoperative - locked in upright postition

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear chassis rails corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,505 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside front of screen

Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,483 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 84,481 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,919 miles

n/s steering rack end joint worn

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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YX51 XKS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX51 XKS, 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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YX51 XKS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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