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SL51 XXE

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 119,168 miles

o/s/f brake flexi perished slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2018 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f brake flexi perished slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,118 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,676 miles

some cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,674 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,388 miles

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

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,947 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2011 84,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,795 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 75,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 72,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,263 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2007 71,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,609 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 XXE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL51 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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