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RJ51 XRK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,254 mi
Last recorded64,254 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XRK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 64,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 63,110 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,160 miles

Little reserve travel on park brake

Offside Dip beam image starting to loose its sharpness

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,955 miles

Steering rack insecure 2 mounts broken, (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,281 miles

slight play between steering rack and nearside support bracket.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,608 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,608 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,955 miles

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)

rear tyres low on iner edges.front pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,853 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,150 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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RJ51 XRK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RJ51 XRK, 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 RJ51 XRK registered?

RJ51 XRK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 XRK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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