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PY51 CZD

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,220 mi
Last recorded154,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 CZD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 154,220 miles

Front both flexi brake hoses perished and cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 154,220 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both flexi brake hoses perished and cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,368 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 151,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 145,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,672 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,337 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F ABS ring snapped but ABS light working as it should

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes perished

both rear shocker bottom bushes perished

both rear shockers corroded

drivers seat back slightly loose

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

fuel filter corroded

passengers seat back slightly loose

power steerng bottle wet

slight movement in steering rack

slight play in N/S/F track rod end

slight play in O/S/F track rod

some signs of both front wheels fouling inner arches. but dont foul on the lock to lock check

spare wheel insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 140,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F ABS ring snapped but ABS light working as it should

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes perished

both rear shocker bottom bushes perished

both rear shockers corroded

drivers seat back slightly loose

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

fuel filter corroded

passengers seat back slightly loose

power steerng bottle wet

slight movement in steering rack

slight play in N/S/F track rod end

slight play in O/S/F track rod

some signs of both front wheels fouling inner arches. but dont foul on the lock to lock check

spare wheel insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,210 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 135,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,906 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 105,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,331 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,901 miles

knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2008 90,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,734 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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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PY51 CZD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY51 CZD, 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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PY51 CZD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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