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VN51 BYJ

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,209 miles

Offside Front tyre damage at inner shoulder

signs of tyre rub at front inner wheel arch covers

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre damage at inner shoulder

signs of tyre rub at front inner wheel arch covers

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,596 miles

Advise; offside headlamp reflector worn /nearside front and nearside rear tyre wall cracking & perished.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear hangers corroded off but system not insecure

n/s/f tyre's sidewall slight damaged

slight play in o/s/f inner tracking arm ball joint

top engine stabilizer bush perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chipped screen in zone A, just meets criteria

exhaust rear hangers corroded off, but not insecure

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre's inner sidewall damaged (splitting)

slight play in n/s/f inner tracking arm

top engine mount worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chipped screen in zone A, just meets criteria

exhaust rear hangers corroded off, but not insecure

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre's inner sidewall damaged (splitting)

top engine mount worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,167 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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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VN51 BYJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN51 BYJ, 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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VN51 BYJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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