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A8 AAM

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,847 mi
Last recorded58,847 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 58,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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

Fail 20 May 2014 44,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,223 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 27,219 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 24,804 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 24,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 21,569 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,078 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 18,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

battery terminal loose

nearside steering rack has slight play at road wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 15,142 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 15,142 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A8 AAM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A8 AAM, 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 A8 AAM registered?

A8 AAM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is A8 AAM safe to buy?

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