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L16 AFR

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,958 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel filler clamp corroded at fuel tank.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,946 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 97,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 97,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rack worn needs pos replacement

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

noisy rack

stone chip to screen

Pass 31 May 2012 88,324 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 88,322 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror insecure

plastic arch covers

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,786 miles

rear indicators pale front pads low rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,593 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 57,587 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 36,459 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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L16 AFR is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L16 AFR, 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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L16 AFR is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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