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RG51 BAO

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,061 mi
Last recorded147,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 147,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 135,499 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked but allowing clear veiw to rear

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 135,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front mirror cracked but allowing clear veiw to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,984 miles

Oil leak @ REAR OF ENG ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,370 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 104,370 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 100,657 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mountings broken but system adequately supported

Fail 28 May 2013 100,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mountings broken but system adequately supported

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,287 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,517 miles

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

slight play in both outer rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,780 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,760 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads worn uneven

rear tyres going bold on inner edge

slight offside front brake bind

Fail 6 Dec 2007 73,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads worn uneven

rear mounting correded but system supported

rear tyres going bold on inner edge

slight offside front brake bind

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,858 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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RG51 BAO is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RG51 BAO, 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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RG51 BAO is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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