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SV51 NNB

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 NNB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv joint knocking

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear brake flexi unions corroded

corrosion to front suspension

engine surging

n/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 165,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv joint knocking

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear brake flexi unions corroded

corrosion to front suspension

engine surging

n/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 158,719 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 158,719 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,594 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 112,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,823 miles

airbag mulfunction light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag mulfunction light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,260 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)

srs warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,049 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,049 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both fron tyres worn close to wear markers and worn inner edge

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,900 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SV51 NNB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV51 NNB, 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 SV51 NNB registered?

SV51 NNB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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