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RJ51 GVT

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

159,663 mi
Last recorded159,663 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 159,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 142,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,114 miles

Fuel filter badly corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements on just met

Fail 29 Jan 2020 136,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel filter badly corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements on just met

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2019 136,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 129,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,938 miles

Hi level brake light dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 16 Nov 2016 121,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Hi level brake light dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 10 Nov 2016 121,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,237 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,228 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,700 miles

cant see the rear brake pads

corrosion to the exhaust

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,314 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,488 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 81,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 70,669 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,501 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 48,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 38,081 miles

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)

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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RJ51 GVT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 RJ51 GVT, 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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RJ51 GVT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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