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X818 PTL

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 PTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of contact on plastic wheel arch liner (tyre)

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger non-standard (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Evidence of contact on plastic wheel arch liner (tyre)

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Evidence of fluid around and under reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance / slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service warning on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear brakes imbalance, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear exhaust mounting not standard repair but not insecure

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Service vehicle indicator illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pos Water pump leaking?

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod? (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pos Water pump leaking?

Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

advise repair to rear exhaust silencer mount

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,893 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering arm

Rear exhaust hanger missing due to corrosion but exhaust is supported adequately

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,705 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre feathered inside edge

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall but no cords showing

offside rear tyre feathered inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,478 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,553 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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X818 PTL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X818 PTL, 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 X818 PTL registered?

X818 PTL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X818 PTL safe to buy?

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