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GM51 FUJ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,024 mi
Last recorded152,024 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 148,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 144,396 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front discs lipped on edges

Nearside rear disc lipped and in poor condition

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Mar 2012 144,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front discs lipped on edges

Nearside rear disc lipped and in poor condition

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,343 miles

n/side front tyre cut in wall .cords not exsposed

Fail 6 Apr 2011 133,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/side front tyre cut in wall .cords not exsposed

Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,953 miles

front & rear number plates suspect.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,385 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NS headlamp lens chipped

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,690 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack centre and n/s mounts slight movement.

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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GM51 FUJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GM51 FUJ, 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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GM51 FUJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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