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VO51 GFK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 145,203 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 136,180 miles

Offside Front and nearside front inner rack end has slightly play and wear.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,781 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,120 miles

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

air bag light staying on

engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light staying on

engine management light staying on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 53,604 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 GFK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFK, 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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VO51 GFK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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