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KE51 VRT

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,098 mi
Last recorded111,098 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 104,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,989 miles

front discs are pitted

Fail 16 May 2012 80,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs are pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play at both rear axle mountings/bushes.

slight play at offside of steering rack.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,567 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,557 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine management light on

play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,922 miles

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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KE51 VRT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE51 VRT, 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 KE51 VRT registered?

KE51 VRT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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