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X676 OTW

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,864 mi
Last recorded181,864 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX676 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 181,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 179,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 179,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 176,707 miles

Oil leak

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 12 Sep 2011 171,872 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 171,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 160,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 160,428 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 158,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 158,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 148,445 miles

stone chip in windscreen just out of sweept erea

Fail 12 May 2008 148,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

stone chip in windscreen just out of sweept erea

Pass 20 Apr 2007 135,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 117,186 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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X676 OTW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X676 OTW, 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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X676 OTW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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