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KV51 RYZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,630 mi
Last recorded79,630 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 79,630 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,308 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack mounting bracket has been welded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack bracket been welded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack bracket been welded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK TIE ROD (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,119 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,548 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,115 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,195 miles

Off-side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off-side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,078 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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KV51 RYZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KV51 RYZ, 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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KV51 RYZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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