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L121 MAB

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,092 mi
Last recorded156,092 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 MAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 156,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 149,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 149,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,964 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,496 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,331 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,753 miles

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

two rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,349 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,357 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 80,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 79,020 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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L121 MAB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L121 MAB, 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 L121 MAB registered?

L121 MAB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is L121 MAB safe to buy?

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