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RA51 CGU

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,102 mi
Last recorded137,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,935 miles

25% front brake inbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,874 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,425 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,617 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,536 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,280 miles

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,770 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 45,952 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 35,990 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,990 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RA51 CGU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA51 CGU, 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 RA51 CGU registered?

RA51 CGU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RA51 CGU safe to buy?

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