CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ51 UAF

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,158 mi
Last recorded124,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UAF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 124,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,219 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 123,214 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 120,229 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2011 117,611 miles

front + rear discs slightly lipped

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2010 111,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,337 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Near side jack point damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side handbrake no very efficient

rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 50,623 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ51 UAF is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAF, 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

How do I check the history of BJ51 UAF?

You can check the full history of BJ51 UAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ51 UAF registered?

BJ51 UAF is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is BJ51 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 UAF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ51 UAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ51 UAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.