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RG51 JFN

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,401 mi
Last recorded69,401 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 JFN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 67,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 67,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,295 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,865 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,958 miles

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

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

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 14 Oct 2015 48,681 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,812 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,812 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 17,256 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 JFN is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RG51 JFN, 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 RG51 JFN registered?

RG51 JFN is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RG51 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 JFN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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