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RG51 CXH

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 CXH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,001 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,151 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,041 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

H I D HEAD LAMP BULBS FIFTTED

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,184 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 86,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,872 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,030 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,492 miles

1 slight damage to nsf outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2006 64,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RG51 CXH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RG51 CXH, 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 RG51 CXH registered?

RG51 CXH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RG51 CXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 CXH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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