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2001 Volvo C70 1.9L Petrol · Y78 RBM

Y78 RBM

2001 Volvo C70 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 136,355 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
VOLVO C70
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Apr 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Apr 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1948cc
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Y78 RBM Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
  • 136,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y78 RBM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 15:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo C70 (Y78 RBM) between April 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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Y78 RBM Mileage History

  1. 08/04/2022135,857 mi
  2. 24/04/2023136,355 mi+498 mi

Average of roughly 477 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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