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VA51 AZD

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,058 mi
Last recorded62,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AZD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 62,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 59,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 57,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 57,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,241 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Projected beam image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Projected beam image slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2023 56,219 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Projected beam image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Projected beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2022 54,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,127 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,703 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slight twist

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 40,551 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 40,551 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,495 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside and offside front indicators pale

nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,670 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

front suspension creak

nearside and offside front brakes - slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front indicators pale

slightly long travel in footbrake

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,542 miles

nearside and offside front indicators pale

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 31,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,219 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 29,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VA51 AZD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VA51 AZD, 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 VA51 AZD registered?

VA51 AZD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is VA51 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 AZD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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