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RA51 CHV

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,190 miles

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

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

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn badly inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 99,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise head light output

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,962 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

Oil leak

REAR DISCS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI DROP LINK ARM BUSHES

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,912 miles

rear pads getting down

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 62,532 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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RA51 CHV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

RA51 CHV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is RA51 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CHV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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