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RE51 AKG

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from reservior (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rubbing marks on inner wing cover nsf

Fail 27 Apr 2026 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from reservior (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rubbing marks on inner wing cover nsf

Pass 1 May 2025 52,045 miles

Front brakes show sighns of overheating

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front inner arch liners show sighns of contact with tyres , not touching on lock to lock check

steering feels rough on lock to lock check

Pass 31 May 2023 52,021 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 51,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump,power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light showing

rear tyres perished

wiper blades slightly smeared

Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,556 miles

Battery security poor

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 51,533 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers within swept area affecting drivers view of the road. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension wishbones, mounting bushes are in poor condition.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,710 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST TAILPIPE MOUNTING BRACKET IS BROKEN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 44,752 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 27 May 2014 41,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

m.i.l light on

Pass 27 May 2014 41,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

m.i.l light on

Pass 7 May 2013 38,089 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,696 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,330 miles

Power steering system noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,330 miles

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

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

Power steering system noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,381 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,729 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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RE51 AKG is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RE51 AKG, 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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RE51 AKG is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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