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DY51 XTL

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,020 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,803 miles

Slight exhaust leak from join to rear silencer

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 99,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight exhaust leak from join to rear silencer

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,167 miles

Offside Front seat back will not release

Fail 25 Jul 2018 98,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat back will not release

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,728 miles

Offside Front seat back will not fold forward

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,728 miles

Offside Front seat back will not fold forward

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,006 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,292 miles

EML on showing fault to system

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

eml staying on

fuel filter in rusty condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,397 miles

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

both rear tyres ehavily perished

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres ehavily perished

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,721 miles

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

corossion on front discs

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 w

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,920 miles

slight wear inner sides of front discs

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,410 miles

slight noise on road test , possible wheel bearing ( no roughness felt at wheels )

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,568 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 52,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,220 miles

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

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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DY51 XTL is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DY51 XTL, 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 DY51 XTL registered?

DY51 XTL is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DY51 XTL safe to buy?

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