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VK51 VCC

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,289 mi
Last recorded159,289 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VCC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 159,289 miles

play at o/s wheel

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 159,246 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

play at o/s wheel

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,030 miles

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

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

power steering pipes and resevoir damp

Pass 24 Oct 2011 154,840 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rust on rear brake discs

srs lght on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 154,840 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rust on rear brake discs

srs lght on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,016 miles

oil leak

power steering resevoir damp

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear indicators faded

slight play at o/s/f wheel

travel on handbrake

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 137,964 miles

poor image on headlights

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2009 137,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

poor image on headlights

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 122,703 miles

oil patch on underside of suspension

Fail 25 Nov 2008 122,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil patch on underside of suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2007 109,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 109,825 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,544 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 99,544 miles

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

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

adv surface corrosion on brake discs

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 VCC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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