MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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....
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
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
inner rack play both sides
offside rear tyre outer side wall is cut
rear brake pads are very low
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
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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