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AK51 XKD

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,695 mi
Last recorded114,695 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both x2 to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure around mounting brackets ? (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 hoses to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,591 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,108 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

noise when turning the steering

Fail 12 Jun 2014 101,915 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

noise when turning the steering

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,635 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,644 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2010 69,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 69,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,338 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XKD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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