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L222 DJF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 DJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 142,979 miles

Exhuast corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Side light 1 of 2 working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,995 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near& Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rackend play

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 112,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rackend play

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,199 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket is corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket is corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,971 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight play in N/S and O/S steering rack end joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,390 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,265 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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L222 DJF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L222 DJF, 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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L222 DJF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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