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SG51 VTX

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,584 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,708 miles

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,085 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 116,588 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,747 miles

clonking noise from front suspension/brakes but no signs of excessive wear

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,491 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,681 miles

Advise power steering pump very noisey during steering operation.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 112,681 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise power steering pump very noisey during steering operation.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 108,450 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 101,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,655 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 91,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 77,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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SG51 VTX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

SG51 VTX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SG51 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 VTX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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