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DE51 NZJ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,939 mi
Last recorded160,939 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 NZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 160,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front lower arm bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear subframe bushes cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front lower arm bushes cracked

Offside Rear subframe bushes cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,616 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 152,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 143,839 miles

ADVISE PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,231 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to crack

exhaust tail pipe bracket coming away

front pads on 20% remaining

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,140 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,704 miles

N/S/F rubber brake flexi starting to crack

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

Oil leak around the bottom of the engine

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,704 miles

N/S/F rubber brake flexi starting to crack

Oil leak around the bottom of the engine

Fail 8 Oct 2009 101,258 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed inside of tread 2mm

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inside of tread 3mm

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in track rod end N/S/F, and steering rack itself

Two front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

Two rear tyres nails in tyre tread

oil laek under engine, possibly rear main oil seal

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,258 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed inside of tread 2mm

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inside of tread 3mm

Slight play in track rod end N/S/F, and steering rack itself

Two front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

Two rear tyres nails in tyre tread

oil laek under engine, possibly rear main oil seal

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,715 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK SUMP AREA

Fail 10 Oct 2008 86,715 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK SUMP AREA

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,002 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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DE51 NZJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE51 NZJ, 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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DE51 NZJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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