MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake aplication uneven
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside and offside wiper blads split on ends but clearing screen
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE51 SMU is a 2002 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2002 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 77,814 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 VE51 SMU, 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 24 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VE51 SMU registered?
VE51 SMU is a 2002 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 January 2002.
Is VE51 SMU safe to buy?
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