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EU51 OFB

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,605 mi
Last recorded92,605 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 92,605 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 89,873 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both headlight aims poor pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,921 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from power steering when operated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2012

N/S/R Tyre low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,563 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,563 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,356 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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EU51 OFB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU51 OFB, 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 EU51 OFB registered?

EU51 OFB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 OFB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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