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FN51 VTE

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,319 mi
Last recorded173,319 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 173,319 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 173,315 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 162,046 miles

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

Slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 20 Oct 2010 162,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 144,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate letters slightly dis-coloured

Fail 28 Sep 2009 144,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate letters slightly dis-coloured

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,578 miles

slight twist n/s/f flexi brake hose

Fail 23 Oct 2008 128,578 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight twist n/s/f flexi brake hose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,211 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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FN51 VTE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN51 VTE, 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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FN51 VTE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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