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KB51 BNE

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,130 mi
Last recorded113,130 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,130 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,207 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,207 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,022 miles

advise engine oil leak

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,022 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise engine oil leak

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise engine oil leak

offside front wishbone bushes slightly deteriated

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,011 miles

advise nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,730 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2010 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 May 2009 83,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,957 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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KB51 BNE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KB51 BNE, 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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KB51 BNE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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