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SH51 BYZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 94,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,009 miles

All lamps masked at time of test.

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,526 miles

All lamps masked at time of test.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 90,526 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested OS and NS (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective OS and NS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,498 miles

Oil leak ( possible oil cooler)

Surface corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,974 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,379 miles

both front steering rack inner joints have slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,991 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,991 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,593 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,544 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust bracket being supported by coat hanger

Fail 17 May 2013 70,523 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 May 2011 63,256 miles

o s mirror cracked

Fail 19 May 2010 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,996 miles

ns steering rack leaking nsr tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,202 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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SH51 BYZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SH51 BYZ, 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 SH51 BYZ registered?

SH51 BYZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SH51 BYZ safe to buy?

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