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CV51 HYT

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 124,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 120,063 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 110,689 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,342 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,521 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 100,521 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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CV51 HYT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV51 HYT, 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 CV51 HYT registered?

CV51 HYT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is CV51 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 HYT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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