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KU51 FSS

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FSS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,080 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust support broken

Slight play in steering rack .. misting of oil around rack

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,640 miles

Fuel system component insecure Lower filler pipe housing corroded (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Lock stop missing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust support broken

Slight play in steering rack .. misting of oil around rack

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,376 miles

Clamp supporting fuel pipe to fuel tank corroded

Front brake discs worn .. advise to replace

Front tyre treads worn on edges

Front wheels close to body ,with steering on full lock

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake discs worn .. advise to replace

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,016 miles

front discs in poor condition

front wheels close to body..when steering on full lock

rear exhaust support broken

rear pads wearing low

reat tyre treads worn on edges...nearside rear tyre close to cords...nail in tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads wearing low

front discs in poor condition

front wheels close to body..when steering on full lock

rear exhaust support broken

reat tyre treads worn on edges...nearside rear tyre close to cords...nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust still supported at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust still supported at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting broken, however exhaust is still supported at time of test.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting broken, however exhaust is still supported at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,141 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,477 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,107 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,803 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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KU51 FSS is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KU51 FSS, 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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KU51 FSS is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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