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CK51 BGY

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 BGY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

adjust hand brake

oil under engine

Pass 19 Dec 2015 112,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear o/s & n/s)(shock absorbers have lost tortion

Pass 19 Dec 2015 112,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,065 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head light patterns very weak

exhaust corroded and weak

n/s/front inner steering knuckle slight play

o/s/front brake slight bind

Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head light patterns very weak

exhaust corroded and weak

n/s/front inner steering knuckle slight play

o/s/front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp pattern`s weak

both steering inner knuckles slight wear

slight brake bind o/s/front

wipers not 100% efficient

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp pattern`s weak

both steering inner knuckles slight wear

slight brake bind o/s/front

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads seem low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,313 miles

ns r tyre on limit

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,036 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,429 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2008 88,429 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,056 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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,563 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 40,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre damaged side wall not excessive

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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CK51 BGY is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK51 BGY, 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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CK51 BGY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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