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P3 WMR

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,057 mi
Last recorded79,057 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 WMR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 79,044 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

APPLIED FINGER AND VTHUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

SERVICE LIGHT ON THE DASH

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,973 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 78,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,962 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,837 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,764 miles

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

both steering arms slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,458 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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P3 WMR is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P3 WMR, 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 P3 WMR registered?

P3 WMR is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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