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WF51 MVZ

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 MVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 131,060 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 120,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 120,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 112,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 82,460 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 82,452 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,452 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,748 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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WF51 MVZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF51 MVZ, 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 WF51 MVZ registered?

WF51 MVZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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