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GY51 THU

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 THU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,169 miles

Front both tyres rubbing inner arch

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,169 miles

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

Front both tyres rubbing inner arch

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,725 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,725 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,297 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GY51 THU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 THU, 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 GY51 THU registered?

GY51 THU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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