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FH51 EBZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 EBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 19 Dec 2017 154,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Dec 2016 144,642 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 141,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken system still supported

Fail 24 May 2016 141,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken system still supported

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2013 106,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,260 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 82,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,283 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,600 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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FH51 EBZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH51 EBZ, 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 FH51 EBZ registered?

FH51 EBZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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