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GU51 TXX

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,744 mi
Last recorded39,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 39,711 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,385 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 36,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s & o/s shocks corroded

fuel pipe/s corroded o/s/r (bracket from pipe to tank)

Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,998 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet not working but doesn't effect visibility

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Bracket from pipe to tank

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 35,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working but doesn't effect visibility

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Bracket from pipe to tank

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 35,714 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 35,263 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 34,335 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,613 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 11 Apr 2017 32,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

light corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight surface corrosion to NS & OS rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,756 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,547 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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GU51 TXX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TXX, 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 GU51 TXX registered?

GU51 TXX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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