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X7 APT

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,695 mi
Last recorded147,695 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 APT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,695 miles

Rear axle mounting bushes perished but no movement

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 147,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail 2 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle mounting bushes perished but no movement

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 141,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis- sprin mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on edge

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s , o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joints, n/s , o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 141,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/s , o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s , o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s , o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel fractured N/s , o/s (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis- sprin mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn out on edge

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/s , o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joints, n/s , o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,292 miles

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

slight play to nearside rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2012 112,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 106,372 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 106,372 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,211 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 101,211 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,242 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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X7 APT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X7 APT, 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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X7 APT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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