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VO51 TJZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 TJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,148 miles

STRONG ADVISE - ALL DISCS CORRODED,PITTED AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION, CORRODED AND HOLED, BLOWS EVIDENT AND HAS BEEN BANDAGED UP AT REAR, HANGERS WEAK

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT TYRE VALVE HEAVILY PERISHED

battery clamp missing and battery screwed down

beam images poor ( o/s worse)

engine wet with oil and going on to steering rack

front indicators starting to fade

front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel filler pipe to tank join corroding

n/s front brake hose perished ( almost heavily) o/s front slightly perished

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm) and almost bald on inner edge

noise from all wheels when spun

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

play in steering ( o/s worse)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight pulse in all brakes

surface corrosion on underside in places at rear

Fail 25 Nov 2016 113,148 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE - ALL DISCS CORRODED,PITTED AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION, CORRODED AND HOLED, BLOWS EVIDENT AND HAS BEEN BANDAGED UP AT REAR, HANGERS WEAK

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT TYRE VALVE HEAVILY PERISHED

battery clamp missing and battery screwed down

beam images poor ( o/s worse)

engine wet with oil and going on to steering rack

front indicators starting to fade

front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel filler pipe to tank join corroding

n/s front brake hose perished ( almost heavily) o/s front slightly perished

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm) and almost bald on inner edge

noise from all wheels when spun

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

o/s wiper smears screen

play in steering ( o/s worse)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight pulse in all brakes

surface corrosion on underside in places at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,075 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 108,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,152 miles

Battery loose not insecure

Cannot view rear inner pads

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Signs of rubbing both front inner wheel arches but not at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,866 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,484 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,567 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,719 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,441 miles

slight play in sterring rack

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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VO51 TJZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 VO51 TJZ, 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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VO51 TJZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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