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KT51 CVC

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 108,603 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,093 miles

front service brake efficiency low

poor headlight beam images

some damage to both n/s/f & n/s/r wheels & tyre side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,333 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 98,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,277 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,457 miles

both head lamp lenses condensated but beam image visable

both rear wheels slight distorted

evidence of front tyres fouling not visable during test

front suspension noisey on lock to lock check suspect near side front spring rubbing in its lower mounting

near side rear indicator slight white light

off side front drop link slight play

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

oily residue by oil filter

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,457 miles

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

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

both head lamp lenses condensated but beam image visable

both rear wheels slight distorted

evidence of front tyres fouling not visable during test

near side rear indicator slight white light

off side front drop link slight play

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

oily residue by oil filter

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,583 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,788 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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KT51 CVC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KT51 CVC, 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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KT51 CVC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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