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X609 DMO

2001 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 DMO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,099 miles

Outer Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,028 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Outer Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,495 miles

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

air bag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,029 miles

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

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

rear number plate becoming poor

slight rubbing noise from offside front brake

Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,029 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

rear number plate becoming poor

slight rubbing noise from offside front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 60,642 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,574 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 54,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s front / o/s rear tyres have damage to side walls

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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X609 DMO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X609 DMO, 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 X609 DMO registered?

X609 DMO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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