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SG51 SPU

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 SPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,726 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front headlamp slightly reduced output

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 29 May 2012 58,312 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 58,312 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2011 55,628 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 54,200 miles

front and rare brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 6 May 2010 54,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rare brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 5 May 2009 52,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both frint tyres wearing on inner edge 225/45/17Y

slight corrosion to front brake discs on inner face

Pass 5 May 2009 52,095 miles

both frint tyres wearing on inner edge 225/45/17Y

slight corrosion to front brake discs on inner face

Pass 13 May 2008 49,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 49,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,314 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 42,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SG51 SPU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 SG51 SPU, 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 SG51 SPU registered?

SG51 SPU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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