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BK51 VUF

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VUF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust all system rusty

nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 116,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,146 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 104,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,885 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,415 miles

advise both inner rack arms slight movement

advise rear exhaust mount

Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 90,683 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,976 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,360 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,360 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2008 58,511 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,511 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006

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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BK51 VUF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK51 VUF, 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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BK51 VUF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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