CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY51 XHV

2001 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,188 mi
Last recorded139,188 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 139,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,607 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 115,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 109,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 109,975 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,843 miles

o/s/f and both rear brake discs outter faces rusty

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY51 XHV is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OY51 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY51 XHV?

You can check the full history of OY51 XHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY51 XHV registered?

OY51 XHV is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is OY51 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 XHV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY51 XHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY51 XHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.