MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f headlamp chipped
slight steering rack/rods play
upper engine stabiliser bush splitting
wear to rear tyres outer edges
front tyres wearing outer edges
offside headlamp lense chipped
slight nearside and offside steering rack/rod play
upper engine stabilizer bush split
both front wishbones bushes seperating
corrosion to rear exhaust hangar
offside headlamp beam pattern starting to weaken
offside headlamp lense chipped
rear subframe bushes starting to perish
slight sweating/residue steering rack area, no obvious leaks
some nearside and offside steering rack/rod play
wear to rear discs
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
both front wishbones bushes seperating
corrosion to rear exhaust hangar
offside headlamp beam pattern starting to weaken
offside headlamp lense chipped
rear subframe bushes starting to perish
slight sweating/residue steering rack area, no obvious leaks
some nearside and offside steering rack/rod play
wear to rear discs
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight front brake judder
slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack/rod play
slight separating to front wishbones inner bushes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight front brake judder
slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack/rod play
slight separating to front wishbones inner bushes
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge oon legal limit
possible very slight play both front ball joints
slight sweating from steering rack area
upper engine stabilizer bush seperated
rear tyres worn inner edge, offside on legal limit
slight judder front foot brakes
slight nearside and offside steering rack/rod play
very slight sweating to power steering rack
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 HLU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FY51 HLU, 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 FY51 HLU registered?
FY51 HLU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is FY51 HLU safe to buy?
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