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X409 CLF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 CLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,164 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 124,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,317 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 106,310 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,166 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,139 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear brake pads worn to minimum

Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear brake pads worn to minimum

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,574 miles

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

slight play to offside steering

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,692 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to discolour

n/s/r tyre signs off wearing on edges

rear brakes looking low on thickness+brake pads+handbrake travel high

Fail 28 Jan 2006 67,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to discolour

n/s/r tyre signs off wearing on edges

rear brakes looking low on thickness+brake pads+handbrake travel high

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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X409 CLF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X409 CLF, 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 X409 CLF registered?

X409 CLF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X409 CLF safe to buy?

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