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RE51 UXN

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UXN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,644 miles

Drivers Seat Back Tilt Release Not Working (2 Door Car)

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

N/S Jacking Point Torn Out of Floor

N/S/F Foglamp Pushed Back

O/S/F Foglamp N/W

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,627 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Drivers Seat Back Tilt Release Not Working (2 Door Car)

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

N/S Jacking Point Torn Out of Floor

N/S/F Foglamp Pushed Back

O/S/F Foglamp N/W

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,855 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,855 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,523 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,420 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 61,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tie bar adrift

Pass 10 May 2011 55,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 55,148 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,188 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 45,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,953 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,207 miles

play,n/s steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 34,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,738 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 UXN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE51 UXN, 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 RE51 UXN registered?

RE51 UXN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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