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X506 BKU

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX506 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 132,601 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 132,601 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 129,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 124,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 118,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 117,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,412 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 104,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,213 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

ns head lamp lens cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2008 74,213 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

ns head lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,344 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 60,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,514 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,818 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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X506 BKU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X506 BKU, 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 X506 BKU registered?

X506 BKU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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