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DG51 HKK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,401 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,876 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,876 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,012 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,940 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,843 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,609 miles

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

coolant leak from header tank area

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,117 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,112 miles

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

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,019 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

srs light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,022 miles

o/s/f tyre worn just on legal limit borderline

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,244 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,217 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 31,063 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts to n/s and o/s front tyre side walls not down to cords

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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DG51 HKK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 DG51 HKK, 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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What year was DG51 HKK registered?

DG51 HKK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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