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RE51 YPJ

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,303 miles

headlamp light intensity poor

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,660 miles

headlamp light intensity poor

Fail 18 Dec 2020 79,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,658 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,658 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,083 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,052 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,052 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,902 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,902 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,461 miles

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

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

both front discs worn rusty inner face

front nearside tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front discs rusty on inner surfaces

front nearside tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,217 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,521 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,215 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,564 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,106 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface cracks front tyre sidewalls

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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RE51 YPJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE51 YPJ, 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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RE51 YPJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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