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RJ51 XRU

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,539 mi
Last recorded128,539 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XRU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorated / pitted.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (second hand unit fitted.) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy buckled inner rim.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective inner reflector deteriorated.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 128,533 miles

Emissions not tested (petrol 2.0 ) due to VERY OVERFILLED WITH ENGINE OIL.... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine man' light on.... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes very worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced inner reflector totaly deteriorated.... (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from engine and front intercooler (at nearside.) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorated / pitted.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy buckled inner rim.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective inner reflector deteriorated.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre pressure looks to low....

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,607 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 122,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,567 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,320 miles

Front Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,288 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped & rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,032 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 81,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,249 miles

engine management light is on

inner steering rack play both sides

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is perishing

offside rear tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,305 miles

inner rack play both sides

offside rear tyre outer side wall is cut

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,909 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 55,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

nearside headlight glass is chipped

slight inner rack play both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,705 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 XRU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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