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VO51 TKC

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 TKC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,824 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 123,824 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 115,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,406 miles

slight wear in n/s&o/s track rod inner balljoints

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,482 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f wheel rubbing on inner wing liner when cornering

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,736 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 47,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,286 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 TKC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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