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X70 SJW

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,611 mi
Last recorded141,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 SJW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 139,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 136,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 135,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 133,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 133,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,258 miles

play @ gear lever

Fail 13 Jan 2020 131,258 miles

play @ gear lever

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings & central mounting (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 128,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,806 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,176 miles

Slight play, near-side rack end.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 113,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rack gaitor twisted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rack gaitor twisted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 108,588 miles

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,053 miles

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

slight play o/s/f rack end

small chip in screen

Pass 28 Jan 2012 96,966 miles

front tyres worn

slight play nearside front track rod end

slight play offside front steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jan 2011 89,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,725 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,996 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,627 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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X70 SJW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X70 SJW, 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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X70 SJW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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