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LB51 ABV

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,833 mi
Last recorded63,833 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ABV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting slightly broken

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting slightly broken

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,748 miles

light scratch across windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,742 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

light scratch across windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,864 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,219 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,432 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,163 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 28,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,890 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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LB51 ABV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB51 ABV, 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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LB51 ABV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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