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FP51 VFS

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,465 mi
Last recorded164,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VFS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 164,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 164,464 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,360 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 160,359 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 157,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 154,789 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 153,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 151,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 150,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 148,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 145,365 miles

slight dent in n/s rear wheel

airbag light on

front discs pads 50% worn

o/s front wiper blade on headlight missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 125,444 miles

n/s front track rod end slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,538 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 63,295 miles

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

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

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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FP51 VFS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP51 VFS, 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 FP51 VFS registered?

FP51 VFS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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