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LB51 CPF

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,943 mi
Last recorded105,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CPF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 105,943 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,026 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 97,815 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges & side walls damaged from running flat.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering creaking on lock, poss top mountings

near side rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 22 May 2013 97,815 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges & side walls damaged from running flat.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering creaking on lock, poss top mountings

near side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 May 2012 85,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 85,771 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 75,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,775 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear inner side light inop.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,820 miles

Slight play in O/S of steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 48,756 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,001 miles

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

Slight movement in n/s steering rack mounting point

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 CPF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CPF, 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 CPF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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