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H17 ALW

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ALW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 89,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 83,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,771 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges and close to limit

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,024 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Poor image on both dip headlamps

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,426 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 64,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R tyre feathered on inside edge & has cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,440 miles

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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H17 ALW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H17 ALW, 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 H17 ALW registered?

H17 ALW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is H17 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 ALW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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