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RV51 OXN

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OXN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 153,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 145,119 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 139,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres on 2.6m

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,777 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2007 122,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 110,537 miles

both rear tyres tread worn low in uneven patches on inner edges

both front tyres tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2005 86,787 miles

chips in screen

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes split

water damage rear no plate

wear in front discs

Fail 12 Sep 2005 86,543 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in windscreen

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes split

water damage rear no plate

wear in front brake discs

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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RV51 OXN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV51 OXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV51 OXN registered?

RV51 OXN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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