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VU51 WZW

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WZW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,928 miles

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT STEERING ARMS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT STEERING ARMS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 225/50/16

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,505 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 45,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WZW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU51 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

VU51 WZW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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