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GF51 PVK

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,854 mi
Last recorded76,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 PVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,394 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,982 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,163 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play o/s inner rack arm

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play o/s inner rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,548 miles

offside front road spring deformed

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,236 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,236 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 34,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,901 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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GF51 PVK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF51 PVK, 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 GF51 PVK registered?

GF51 PVK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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