CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN51 OJA

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,880 mi
Last recorded109,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OJA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,039 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,978 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,359 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 44,359 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,319 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perrished

off side rear tyre slightly miss shaped

power steering is noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,961 miles

advise front tyres worn on the inner edges

advise front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,249 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN51 OJA is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN51 OJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN51 OJA?

You can check the full history of VN51 OJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN51 OJA registered?

VN51 OJA is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is VN51 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 OJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN51 OJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN51 OJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.