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LC51 ZNB

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,005 mi
Last recorded144,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZNB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air leak from breather hose in engine bay

exhaust rear hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2014 144,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air leak from breather hose in engine bay

exhaust rear hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,706 miles

Both inner front wing areas marked but no fouling on lock to lock.

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

N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area and damaged sidewall.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 118,706 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both inner front wing areas marked but no fouling on lock to lock.

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

N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area and damaged sidewall.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chunk out of near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,225 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Fail 26 Jun 2010 79,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,674 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,259 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 53,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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LC51 ZNB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 LC51 ZNB, 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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LC51 ZNB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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