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LB51 CAA

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 115,121 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,859 miles

back plates on front discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,410 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,552 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,790 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,511 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 CAA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CAA, 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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What year was LB51 CAA registered?

LB51 CAA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LB51 CAA safe to buy?

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