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EU51 XZM

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,654 mi
Last recorded140,654 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XZM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 140,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2021 140,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,238 miles

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

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,120 miles

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,120 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,041 miles

all steering lock stops are either dry or worn.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,041 miles

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

all steering lock stops are either dry or worn.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,311 miles

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

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,311 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,549 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 XZM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XZM, 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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EU51 XZM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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