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BJ51 UAM

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,125 mi
Last recorded10,125 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 10,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,057 miles

Front pad`s low

Front spring`s sslightly distorted when jacked up

O/S/R tyre bald slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,393 miles

suspect slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Fail 24 Oct 2008 89,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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BJ51 UAM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,660 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UAM, 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 BJ51 UAM registered?

BJ51 UAM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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