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FJ51 OSE

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OSE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,954 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,546 miles

eml on rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,518 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 31,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 31,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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FJ51 OSE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ51 OSE, 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 FJ51 OSE registered?

FJ51 OSE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 OSE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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