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OE51 CZV

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 CZV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,320 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,971 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,555 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s + n/s steering arm

Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in o/s + n/s steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,831 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,799 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,799 miles

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

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

play in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2007 52,742 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OE51 CZV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE51 CZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 CZV registered?

OE51 CZV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is OE51 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 CZV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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