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T3 OSK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 OSK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 136,809 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,686 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2014 117,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,568 miles

Oil leak

osf discs slightly scored

osf tyre wearing inner edge

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2011 107,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 102,158 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,054 miles

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT

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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T3 OSK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T3 OSK, 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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T3 OSK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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