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X793 DWP

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 DWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,289 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 115,268 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken,touching on fuel tank (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f indicator lens has temporary fixing

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,504 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,502 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,858 miles

both headlamps dull reflectors

both wipers smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,289 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 101,289 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,862 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting corroded excess

Fail 12 Oct 2013 89,862 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded excess

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,844 miles

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

battery clamp missing

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes at wear limit

front tyres wearing on edges and close to wear limit

n/s/f brake back plate damaged

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery clamp missing

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes at wear limit

front tyres wearing on edges and close to wear limit

n/s/f brake back plate damaged

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,462 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 57,462 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres tread cracked.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,425 miles

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

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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X793 DWP is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X793 DWP, 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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X793 DWP is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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