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GY51 KBE

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KBE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,721 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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GY51 KBE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY51 KBE, 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 GY51 KBE registered?

GY51 KBE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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