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VO51 GFV

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,835 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,568 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,953 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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VO51 GFV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

VO51 GFV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is VO51 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 GFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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