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KG51 GFU

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 107,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2010 102,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,682 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 98,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KG51 GFU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KG51 GFU, 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 KG51 GFU registered?

KG51 GFU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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