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HY51 JEJ

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,031 mi
Last recorded132,031 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 JEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 132,031 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 131,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 125,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adjustment to washer aim

n/s indicator lamp slightly loose

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight movement on n/s rack mounting bracket

slight play in rack

srs/ets lights lit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,372 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tread wearing uneven on inner edge off offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,837 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 99,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,391 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,646 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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HY51 JEJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HY51 JEJ, 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 HY51 JEJ registered?

HY51 JEJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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