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OE51 DJD

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,459 mi
Last recorded174,459 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DJD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 174,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 174,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 170,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 170,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,865 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

High level stop light inop

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,403 miles

drivers seat will not tilt forward

Fail 13 Nov 2015 159,403 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

drivers seat will not tilt forward

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,126 miles

Both sides headlamp reflectors starting to dull

Both sides rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Parking brake effiency 19%

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,165 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,658 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,721 miles

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 49,392 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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OE51 DJD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE51 DJD, 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 OE51 DJD registered?

OE51 DJD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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