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EJ51 BMU

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,895 mi
Last recorded129,895 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,716 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,716 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 95,182 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 95,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,573 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,265 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,265 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,501 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded surface corrosion on rest of exhaust

Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount corroded surface corrosion on rest of exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,224 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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EJ51 BMU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ51 BMU, 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 EJ51 BMU registered?

EJ51 BMU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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