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DG51 OFH

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,227 mi
Last recorded153,227 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OFH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 153,227 miles

Both outer sills/body areas coroded.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Rear chassis rails coroded.

Rear exhaust hangar broken.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 152,787 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both outer sills/body areas coroded.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

O/S Park brake low effort.

Rear chassis rails coroded.

Rear exhaust hangar broken.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 144,605 miles

Advise: drivers seat back rest release inoperative

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 144,554 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise: drivers seat back rest release inoperative

Advise: rear exhaust pipe bracket badly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 124,968 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 113,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 102,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 102,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 85,858 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,729 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side mirror glass cracked

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 OFH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

DG51 OFH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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