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RE51 YRP

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,933 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,519 miles

underside of vehicle components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,509 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo damaged and function impaired nut missing (1.1.3 (e))

Emissions not tested test aborted readings high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,486 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

suspect rear pads low and discs corroded

water leak

Pass 20 May 2014 84,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,057 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,057 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,497 miles

front and rear indicators close to showing white light

nearside front tyre on limit of wear

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

rear exhaust bracket broken on one side

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,741 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 77,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,523 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,420 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 66,420 miles

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

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

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 YRP is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 RE51 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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