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SG51 UTW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 UTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 101,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 101,108 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 99,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 99,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 85,434 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,864 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,676 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 56,165 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,668 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

some wear in rear brake pads

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 UTW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

SG51 UTW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SG51 UTW safe to buy?

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