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VU51 VZT

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 98,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

non standard coilovers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s of rack shows signs of leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

both front headlamp aims blurred but a pattern can be made out.

both rear axle bushes have slight play.

while moving the drivers seat SRS light illuminated however once the drivers seat is locked into position the light clears.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,257 miles

Front Upper both strut tops worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering operation some what tight/notchy also creaky cant see p.a.s fluid level further investigation advised

Fail 27 Dec 2018 65,879 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper both strut tops worn

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering operation some what tight/notchy also creaky cant see p.a.s fluid level further investigation advised

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,793 miles

corrosion and wear to brakes

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking in tread

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 19 Jan 2018 56,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,992 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 50,992 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,340 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,291 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,237 miles

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

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

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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VU51 VZT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU51 VZT, 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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VU51 VZT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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