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SJ51 VCA

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 82,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 82,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both sector shafts ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerbing damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerbing damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,955 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/splitting

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,954 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,825 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)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,081 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,992 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,971 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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SJ51 VCA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ51 VCA, 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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SJ51 VCA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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