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A7 CDX

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,524 mi
Last recorded127,524 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CDX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 127,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 124,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 124,635 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co limit 0.30 actual 1.29 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 109,570 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,654 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,783 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Position lamp lens seriously defective both front flickering blue (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,838 miles

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

Nearside steering rack has slight movement in joint

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,185 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn & deteriated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 38,340 miles

Offside Front 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.

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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A7 CDX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A7 CDX, 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 A7 CDX registered?

A7 CDX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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