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BF51 HWY

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 HWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 144,288 miles

both front wiper rubbers split

brake fluid low

engine labours at tick over

srs warning flickers at times.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,510 miles

osf door difficult to open at times

service and srs warning lamps flickers on and off

unable to test nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,934 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 104,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,157 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,405 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 86,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BF51 HWY is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF51 HWY, 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 BF51 HWY registered?

BF51 HWY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BF51 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 HWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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