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SM51 XEA

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,918 mi
Last recorded68,918 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,399 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,669 miles

ADVISE check tracking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE check tracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,285 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SM51 XEA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 XEA, 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 SM51 XEA registered?

SM51 XEA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SM51 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 XEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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