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EX51 SPU

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,285 mi
Last recorded172,285 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 SPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 172,285 miles

both front macpherson strut top mount bearings stiff/noisey

parking brake only just meets requirements, nearside low effort

Pass 24 Nov 2016 152,669 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 124,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant pressue cap damaged

nearside rear tyre cut on inner and outer sidewall and tread worn low inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust corroded and slight leak

rear exhaust tail pipe broken

signs of a oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,070 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front brake disc worn

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 109,053 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front brake disc worn

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,308 miles

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

rear discs wareing unevenly

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,048 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,010 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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EX51 SPU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX51 SPU, 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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EX51 SPU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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