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VK51 OMB

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OMB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers split.

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

exhaust corroded.

rear beam axle mounting bushes soft.

rear pads getting low.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 95,246 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers split.

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

exhaust corroded.

rear beam axle mounting bushes soft.

rear pads getting low.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,001 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

top engine mount defective

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,365 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor 24% ( Max 25% )

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp--Recommend Attention

Sign Of Fluid Around O/S/F Inner Flitch Panel

Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,365 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor 24% ( Max 25% )

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp--Recommend Attention

Sign Of Fluid Around O/S/F Inner Flitch Panel

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,363 miles

creaks from steering/suspensiom mounts/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsf tyre wall damaged

power steering reservior/feed pipe damp

rear exhaust mount secured with wire/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,095 miles

creak from n/s/f suspension

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust mount badly corroded

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 OMB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VK51 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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