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GU51 OLV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,669 miles

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 100,137 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe clamp corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,558 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Neck Corroded

O/S/F TYre small cut in sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 99,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Neck Corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F TYre small cut in sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,936 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,936 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,137 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,767 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 39,755 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU51 OLV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU51 OLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 OLV registered?

GU51 OLV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 OLV safe to buy?

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