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X962 POH

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 POH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 15 May 2021 85,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,930 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,924 miles

rear brake disc corroded

slight play n/s stearing rack mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,622 miles

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,622 miles

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

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,379 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,899 miles

Uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,837 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,222 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,872 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 49,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,897 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge will need replacement

Fail 21 Jul 2006 45,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front tyres very close to inner wheel arches on full lock.

vehicle ride height is very low,when turning to full lock the front of the vehicle lifts as the lock stops are reached.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,381 miles

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

front tyres very close to inner wheel arches on full lock.

vehicle ride height is very low,when turning to full lock the front of the vehicle lifts as the lock stops are reached.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,451 miles

o/s/r tyre poor

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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X962 POH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X962 POH, 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 X962 POH registered?

X962 POH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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