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OV51 SBY

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,620 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 139,792 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2010 139,790 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 124,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

noisy front suspension on lock to lock

Pass 7 Mar 2008 110,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 110,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,672 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 77,905 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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OV51 SBY is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

OV51 SBY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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