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KP51 NXW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 135,208 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

engine management light on

o/s/f suspension arm dust cover replaced only

Fail 26 Apr 2014 134,714 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 125,928 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,623 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 104,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,222 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,585 miles

damage to o/s/r tail lamp lense

Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to o/s/r tail lamp lense

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,904 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KP51 NXW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KP51 NXW, 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 KP51 NXW registered?

KP51 NXW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is KP51 NXW safe to buy?

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