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GJ51 HDH

2001 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HDH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 135,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,803 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 132,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 127,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 127,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,675 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 109,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 102,954 miles

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

transmission shifter detent button faulty [ does not lock in park and shifts freely through all selections ]

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,965 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cut not showing canvas

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 69,643 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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GJ51 HDH is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJ51 HDH, 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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GJ51 HDH is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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