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SL51 ODY

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 ODY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of tyre contact on full lock

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Evidence of tyre contact on full lock

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Reverse lights NOT working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,558 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Evidence of tyre contact on full lock

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Evidence of tyre contact on full lock

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Reverse lights NOT working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of tyre contact with deflection sheild

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Evidence of tyre contact with deflection sheild

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Evidence of tyre contact with deflection sheild

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Evidence of tyre contact with deflection sheild

Offside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,850 miles

Evidence of dynamic tyre contact with wheel arch liner on left & right hand full lock

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,848 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Evidence of dynamic tyre contact with wheel arch liner on left & right hand full lock

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor tyre contact with deflection sheilds nearside & offside

Offside front tyre slight deterioration due been run underinflated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,447 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor tyre contact with deflection sheilds nearside & offside

Offside front tyre slight deterioration due been run underinflated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,279 miles

Both front wheels catching wheel arch liner on hard lock

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres have cracked and perished outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wheels catching wheel arch liner on hard lock

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres have cracked and perished outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,936 miles

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,439 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

near side front and off side front steering rack boots slighty twisted

near side front head light aim slighty dull

rear exhuast mount partly insecure

slight play at off side front steering arm

Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,439 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

near side front and off side front steering rack boots slighty twisted

near side front head light aim slighty dull

rear exhuast mount partly insecure

slight play at off side front steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,145 miles

steering lock stop blocks insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,030 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2007 41,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,190 miles

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

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

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

nearside power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Dec 2005 35,690 miles

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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SL51 ODY 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 63.2%.

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 SL51 ODY, 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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SL51 ODY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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