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BJ51 CVR

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,400 mi
Last recorded146,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 146,400 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 146,400 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 141,698 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 141,689 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres smooth on edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,271 miles

Rear tyres smooth on edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 125,972 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,091 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,258 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,801 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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BJ51 CVR is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ51 CVR, 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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BJ51 CVR is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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