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KC51 EDL

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,548 mi
Last recorded144,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 144,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 142,458 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 142,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,889 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 125,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 104,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,274 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2009 57,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 50,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,782 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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KC51 EDL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KC51 EDL, 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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KC51 EDL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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