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KL51 VRP

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,572 mi
Last recorded88,572 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VRP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 88,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,017 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

rear exhaust mount partially broken

Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

rear exhaust mount partially broken

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,694 miles

advisory from previous test no 438280251281

Fail 7 Sep 2011 44,648 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s mirror slight loose

n/s/r indicator slightly fading

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake discs pitted heavy

rear exhaust bracket poor condtion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,515 miles

advisory from previous test no 350292830282

Fail 20 Aug 2010 40,513 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake disc pitted heavily

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,908 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,425 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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KL51 VRP is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KL51 VRP, 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 KL51 VRP registered?

KL51 VRP is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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