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L111 MGC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 159,911 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 159,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 156,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,019 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,995 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 151,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 151,169 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,609 miles

petrol flap hinge broken

Fail 7 Nov 2019 148,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s/r (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached n/s/f lower arm rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

petrol flap hinge broken

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol flap hinge broken

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Oct 2017 136,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 132,495 miles

front brake discs corroded

handbrake long travel

Fail 9 Nov 2016 132,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake long travel

Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,182 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,139 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushs have slight play

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 100,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,635 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 69,436 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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L111 MGC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L111 MGC, 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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What year was L111 MGC registered?

L111 MGC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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