MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyres cracking
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyres cracking
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Both front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
Chassis brake hose ferrules corroding
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside headlamp poor light output and beam image
Offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing
o/s/r (axle) brake hose cleaned/greased
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Chassis brake hose ferrules corroding
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside headlamp poor light output and beam image
Offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear axle brake hose ferrules corroding
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from return pipe from turbo
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X496 UOT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 X496 UOT, 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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X496 UOT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 January 2001.
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