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PCZ 3543

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 3543
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,809 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 95,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamp beam image not very clear

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing thin & front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing thin & front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn & corroded

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,896 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

welding on nearside steering rack mounting appears to be of poor quality

Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

welding on nearside steering rack mounting appears to be of poor quality

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

welding on nearside steering rack mounting appears to be of poor quality

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,033 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 9 Nov 2007 67,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2006 66,115 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 66,115 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 66,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Left front tyre has cut to inner sidewall not quite to cords

Right rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 61,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PCZ 3543 is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PCZ 3543, 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 PCZ 3543 registered?

PCZ 3543 is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PCZ 3543 safe to buy?

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