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RV51 HYK

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 HYK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 106,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 86,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,410 miles

h/brake leaver long travel

n/s headlamp wiper blade split

o/s/f indecator light slightly white

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,227 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake leaver long travel

Fail 18 May 2010 69,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 69,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,548 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 48,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,789 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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RV51 HYK is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV51 HYK, 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 RV51 HYK registered?

RV51 HYK is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 HYK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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