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C7 OSC

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OSC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 104,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 102,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 101,260 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2021 101,259 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,715 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 65,527 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 65,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C7 OSC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C7 OSC, 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 C7 OSC registered?

C7 OSC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is C7 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 OSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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