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VK51 AAV

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear cracks to tyre and 15 years old

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack to bracket poor weld

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

both front seats retained in the upright position

Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,651 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear cracks to tyre + 15 years old

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack to bracket poor weld

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

both front seats retained in the upright position

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,810 miles

! of 2 O/s/r position lamps not working.

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,810 miles

! of 2 O/s/r position lamps not working.

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

top engine mount bush has play

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

top engine mount bush has play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,027 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,773 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake disc,s worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake disc,s pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,563 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake disc,s worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake disc,s pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,010 miles

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

Oil leak

slight free-play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake reserve travel near limit

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake reserve travel near limit

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,022 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 11 Jan 2007 155,456 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 35,676 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VK51 AAV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AAV, 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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VK51 AAV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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