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VO51 XCL

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 54,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 13 Mar 2022 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2021 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on inside edge, it is strongly advised that they are replaced.

nearside and offside rear tyre treads are stepping

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,165 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,091 miles

nearside and offside front direction indicators are faded.

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inside edges.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 51,091 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front direction indicators are faded.

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inside edges.

nearside and offside rear brake disc outer faces are lightly corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,629 miles

nearside and offside front indicators are starting to fade.

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,553 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on inside edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,540 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge.

offside front tyre has worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,828 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front indicators slightly faded

number plates slightly faded

o/s/r tyre starting to mishape

rub marks o/s/f inner wheelarch

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2012 47,530 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,454 miles

slight dicoloration on front indicator bulbs

slight oil misting on power steering resevoir

Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,408 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Slight misting from power steering tank lid area. Oily around turbocharger.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,622 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight movement in steering rack rods

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,630 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 XCL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

VO51 XCL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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