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GU51 TZZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,726 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspenion arms corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 123,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,256 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,386 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,719 miles

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust

rear number plate

slight lift in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,929 miles

rear discs worn slight judder

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,844 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,820 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure(will fail next mot)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,285 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,682 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 75,682 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

driver,s chair does not recline!!!!!

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,483 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,479 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2005 47,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 47,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 TZZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

GU51 TZZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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