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BN51 YJP

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YJP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

S.R,S warning light remains on

Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,894 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

S.R,S warning light remains on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,179 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leaking from offside of engine ( suspect water pump )

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,316 miles

coolant leaking from offside of engine ( suspect water pump )

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,909 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 8 Nov 2006 41,435 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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BN51 YJP is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN51 YJP, 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 BN51 YJP registered?

BN51 YJP is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BN51 YJP safe to buy?

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