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K66 SSR

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

240,279 mi
Last recorded240,279 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 SSR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 240,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 146,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 146,516 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 137,639 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 137,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 131,341 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,341 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 124,621 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 124,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,721 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

further inspection needed at o/s/fr suspension noisy

Fail 8 Aug 2006 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear at steering rack armms

steering stops very dry

Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear at steering rack armms

steering stops very dry

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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K66 SSR is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K66 SSR, 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 K66 SSR registered?

K66 SSR is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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