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KY51 UPH

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,699 mi
Last recorded96,699 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 UPH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 96,699 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,723 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 75,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 75,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,214 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING PART FRACTURED BUT SECURE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,214 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING PART FRACTURED BUT SECURE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,186 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 61,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 61,148 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 50,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,129 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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KY51 UPH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc 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 KY51 UPH, 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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KY51 UPH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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