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RA51 ZPD

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,143 mi
Last recorded124,143 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 124,143 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf steering rack bracket in poor condition

unable to tilt front seats

Fail 29 Jul 2013 124,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf steering rack bracket in poor condition

unable to tilt front seats

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,537 miles

n/s steering rack mouting has slight movement

Fail 28 Jul 2011 108,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,885 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,877 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,537 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,835 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,500 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 82,493 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,007 miles

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

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 ZPD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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