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89 VNK

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,910 mi
Last recorded41,910 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 VNK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 41,910 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 40,720 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 39,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 31,058 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 31,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 31,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,823 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,692 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,236 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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89 VNK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 89 VNK, 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 89 VNK registered?

89 VNK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is 89 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 VNK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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