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RA51 YGW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 YGW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight oil leak present on engine.

child seat present not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 99,551 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,419 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,725 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,553 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,450 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,196 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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RA51 YGW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RA51 YGW, 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 RA51 YGW registered?

RA51 YGW is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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