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CU51 HEO

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,060 mi
Last recorded128,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,895 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,394 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 115,878 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable mounting weld cracked but still supported (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front fog lamp damage

n/s/f cut tyre wall

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,538 miles

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,294 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,103 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,588 miles

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,531 miles

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

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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CU51 HEO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CU51 HEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 HEO registered?

CU51 HEO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is CU51 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HEO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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