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LB51 XLZ

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,793 miles

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2018 58,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,052 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 57,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,436 miles

front wipers worn

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,436 miles

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

oil leak

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,524 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 52,524 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,726 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,973 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advice both side front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,477 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,729 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,430 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 XLZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

LB51 XLZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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