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VA51 XAN

2001 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XAN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens missing

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

fuel tank filler neck lower connection coupling corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens missing

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank filler neck lower connection coupling corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 2mm bald on edges badly perished and splitting on inner sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 2mm bald on edges badly perished and splitting on inner sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 2mm bald on edges badly perished and splitting on inner sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,750 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel tank filler neck lower cupling (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mount bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel hose corroded tank lower filler neck coupling corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output images weak reflectors poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn to 3mm and badly perished 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,830 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,013 miles

N/S Wing mirror broken

O/S/F Tyre slightly perrished on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,737 miles

front brake balance only just passable 23%

front offside brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,071 miles

slight movement in steering rack outer knuckle

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 XAN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

VA51 XAN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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