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OV51 CDO

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 CDO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 115,834 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both sides front tyres sidewalls cut and wearing uneven (low pressures)

idle speed intermitently uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,669 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension beam inner bushes becoming unbonded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension beam inner bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,220 miles

o/s front wiper splitting

o/s rear tyre worn to limit and slight damage to outer sidewall

small cuts to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2009 98,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front wiper splitting

o/s rear tyre worn to limit and slight damage to outer sidewall

small cuts to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,507 miles

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

front reg plate getting deteriorated

n/s rear indicator becoming white

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2008 93,447 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate getting deteriorated

n/s rear indicator becoming white

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 81,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 74,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 74,045 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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OV51 CDO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 CDO, 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 OV51 CDO registered?

OV51 CDO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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