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B15 ADW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,707 mi
Last recorded53,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 ADW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 53,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 53,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,307 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,305 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,868 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 49,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 49,068 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,706 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,941 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,049 miles

Long foot brake travel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid residue down nearside of engine but no leak seen during test

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,190 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 35,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,262 miles

master cylinder overfull.leaking from filler.

nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,587 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

nearside wiper blade streaking

stone chip to offside headlamp glass

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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B15 ADW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B15 ADW, 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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B15 ADW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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