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AP51 TAM

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

only emergency vehicles allowed blue lights

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,855 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,219 miles

3rd brake light inop

all indicators slightly white

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 36,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 36,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,943 miles

Oil leak

cut in n/r tyre

hi level brack light inop customer say its disconnected

Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

cut in n/r tyre

hi level brack light inop customer say its disconnected

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,410 miles

O/S/R wheel rim has 2 slight buckles

both front tyres slightly worn on very inside edges

slight play in both steering rack arms/bones

Fail 24 Jun 2014 31,406 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 29,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,323 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,326 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Nov 2007 20,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 14,511 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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AP51 TAM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP51 TAM, 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 AP51 TAM registered?

AP51 TAM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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