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VU51 WBK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,231 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2024 106,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,359 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 106,356 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,146 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 105,146 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,969 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,863 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,843 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 102,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,154 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,744 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,775 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,563 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WBK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 WBK registered?

VU51 WBK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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