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BC51 NTD

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NTD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,184 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,445 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,445 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,074 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 40,210 miles

front pads change soon

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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BC51 NTD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BC51 NTD, 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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BC51 NTD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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