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VK51 AAN

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 AAN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,889 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,365 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,480 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 39,480 miles

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

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

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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VK51 AAN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK51 AAN, 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 VK51 AAN registered?

VK51 AAN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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