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DK51 YWB

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YWB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

slight engine oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front ns and os brake hoses deteriorating

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine idle erratic

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough and has slight judder on turn plates (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 102,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to the cords on the sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns very close and os (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough and has slight judder on turn plates (2.2.D.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,379 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perishing and slightly distorted

service light on dash

slight engine oil leak

slight os inner rack joint play

Fail 2 Jul 2016 97,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn

HEAVY oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

Offside rear tyre Heavily perished

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

Rear brake discs HEAVILY pitted

Service lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,728 miles

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 92,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,586 miles

Crack in windscreen non adversly effecting drivers view of the road

Offside rear tyre valve cracking

Steering rack slighty insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,980 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,429 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 84,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,832 miles

possible power steering leak n/s front

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,831 miles

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

possible power steering leak n/s front

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,672 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DK51 YWB is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK51 YWB, 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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DK51 YWB is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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