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GY51 WFX

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 123,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 121,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 121,856 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 119,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 111,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,333 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,815 miles

front number plate cracked

very slight free play in n/s/f anti roll b ar drop link

Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,815 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

very slight free play in n/s/f anti roll b ar drop link

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,987 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,657 miles

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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GY51 WFX is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY51 WFX, 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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GY51 WFX is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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