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KN51 ELV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,820 mi
Last recorded190,820 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 ELV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 190,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 175,960 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 163,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt checked as best poss, child seat fitted

weld repair to streering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2011 163,173 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt checked as best poss, child seat fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 145,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 145,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 128,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 107,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 107,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,864 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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KN51 ELV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN51 ELV, 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 KN51 ELV registered?

KN51 ELV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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