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VK51 GPO

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,681 mi
Last recorded70,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,964 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres (inner & outer edges wearing )

Fail 27 May 2015 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres (inner & outer edges wearing )

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,012 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 18 Jun 2014 59,847 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 Jun 2013 50,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,620 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,620 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 45,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,322 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,632 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,631 miles

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

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

slight play in inner rack joints n/s + o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,532 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GPO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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