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VO51 GDZ

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 139,008 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

movement steering arms

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,008 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

movement steering arms

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 126,887 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise airbag light on

advise front suspension arm to subframe bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/r b/disc showing signs of rust fatigue

advise slight white light showing front indicators

advise suspect rear b/pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,887 miles

advise airbag light on

advise front suspension arm to subframe bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/r b/disc showing signs of rust fatigue

advise slight white light showing front indicators

advise suspect rear b/pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,748 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 94,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking to age

Pass 22 Mar 2008 84,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,769 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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VO51 GDZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VO51 GDZ, 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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What year was VO51 GDZ registered?

VO51 GDZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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