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C13 SSR

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,816 mi
Last recorded187,816 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 187,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 175,351 miles

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

possibly tracking required

Fail 29 Aug 2018 175,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand/brake inop

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

possibly tracking required

Pass 6 Sep 2017 166,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 166,181 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake 12% o/s performance poor

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 155,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,094 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,970 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 144,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 140,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,535 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 126,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,170 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 108,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 102,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 95,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 90,453 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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C13 SSR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C13 SSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C13 SSR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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