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V70 JFN

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JFN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,146 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and uneven

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,000 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,041 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

top engine damper is worn

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

top engine damper is worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front offside wiper blade in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,346 miles

2x front shockers weak prompt replacement advised

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,993 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,313 miles

both rear tyers worn uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,288 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,802 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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V70 JFN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V70 JFN, 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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V70 JFN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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