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VK51 TZG

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,650 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 115,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 114,666 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 114,666 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 114,488 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 114,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 112,674 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,265 miles

deep cuts in o/s/r outer side wall

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,739 miles

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

Oil leak

possible engine mount worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,139 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

possible engine mount worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,760 miles

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 TZG is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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