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PJ51 KHT

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 KHT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,456 miles

engine oil leak

front discs and pads wearing

n/s/f fog not working

yellow lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2019 93,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight image deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 93,733 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight image deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 92,649 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Fail 11 May 2018 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2016 87,277 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 85,814 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 82,667 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 21 May 2014 82,653 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2013 79,001 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 22 May 2013 78,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2012 73,440 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,016 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

advies nearside rear outer tyre wall sight cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,568 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers leaving lines

Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,568 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Battery insecure

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers leaving lines

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 66,811 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,994 miles

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

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

small cuts to outer side walls of both nearside tyres.

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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PJ51 KHT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ51 KHT, 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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PJ51 KHT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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