MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Slight play in steering rack
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X838 DKV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X838 DKV, 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 X838 DKV registered?
X838 DKV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2001.
Is X838 DKV safe to buy?
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