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CV51 VBL

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,319 mi
Last recorded56,319 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 VBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 56,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,527 miles

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge; just legal

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,238 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 50,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2012 43,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,569 miles

both rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,778 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,154 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread and has radial cracks

Fail 5 Jan 2009 32,144 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread and has radial cracks

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,099 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyrs loww outer edge

both rear tyrs low inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,203 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 20,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,715 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 VBL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VBL, 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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CV51 VBL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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