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GU51 TZC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TZC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bothside front brake pads inner face wearing thin.

offside front lens indicator- selotape.

offside rear brake disc- scored and in poor condition.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,990 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothside front brake pads inner face wearing thin.

bothside rear brake pads inner face wearing thin.

offside front lens indicator- selotape.

offside front tyre shoulders wearing thin.

offside rear brake disc- scored and in poor condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 97,566 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 22 Sep 2012 97,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front foglight bulb not working

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms (inner ball joints)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front foglight bulb not working

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms (inner ball joints)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,240 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,161 miles

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,195 miles

Offside Front 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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GU51 TZC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

GU51 TZC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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