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P222 ALW

2021 Volvo C70

Blue Electric diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

26,220 mi
Last recorded26,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 ALW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 26,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 16,196 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 6,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top noisy

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 76,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top noisy

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 76,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers door check strap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,252 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing rough (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing rough (2.5.B.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 63,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,343 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,343 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper poor condition but clearing screen

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,743 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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P222 ALW is a 2021 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,950cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P222 ALW, 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 5 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P222 ALW is a 2021 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 October 2021.

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