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DE51 ZVX

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,956 mi
Last recorded153,956 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 153,956 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,009 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 143,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 137,470 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 137,379 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 131,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 117,572 miles

OSF tyre worn smooth on inner edge-not showing canvass and thread depth legal

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2009 117,572 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

OSF tyre worn smooth on inner edge-not showing canvass and thread depth legal

Pass 3 Jan 2009 106,658 miles

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

slight play in pas rack

Fail 30 Dec 2008 106,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in pas rack

Fail 28 Jun 2008 106,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 104,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,360 miles

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

slight imbalance on front brakes

wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2006 100,356 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

o/s front brake dragging

wear in steering rack

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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DE51 ZVX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE51 ZVX, 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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DE51 ZVX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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