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AK51 UOC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,303 mi
Last recorded218,303 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UOC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 218,303 miles

BOTH SIDES OF CAR ARE DAMAGED

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 218,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH SIDES OF CAR ARE DAMAGED

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 213,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 212,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 212,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 206,574 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o.s front indicator lense missing but has amber light

o.s front seat back doesnt unlatch

o.s rear tyre 3mm and wearing smooth on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 206,574 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o.s front indicator lense missing but has amber light

o.s front seat back doesnt unlatch

o.s rear tyre 3mm and wearing smooth on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 198,417 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 198,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 175,915 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 175,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 149,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,317 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,370 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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AK51 UOC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK51 UOC, 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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AK51 UOC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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