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V70 LMG

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,161 mi
Last recorded183,161 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 LMG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 183,161 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck clamp (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle mounts deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 182,865 miles

all brake disc corroded

underside corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 182,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake disc corroded

underside corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 181,906 miles

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

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

all disc corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 181,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

all disc corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 181,019 miles

both front shockers weak

both rear shockers weak

general under body surface rust

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 1 Jun 2015 181,019 miles

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

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

both front shockers weak

both rear shockers weak

general under body surface rust

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 27 May 2014 181,007 miles

both headlight patterns poor

front brake disc poor condition

n/s/f drop link slight play

Fail 24 May 2014 181,007 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake disc poor condition

both headlight patterns poor

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 28 May 2013 179,496 miles

both front drop links slight play

front lower arm bushes slightly perished

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 179,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front drop links slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 178,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2009 154,958 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,697 miles

n/s/f indicator glass cracked

stone chip o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut - no cords exposed

stone chip - o/s headlamp

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 LMG is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V70 LMG, 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 LMG is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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