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WG51 BYT

2001 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 129,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,617 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,454 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,284 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted but not effecting brake performance

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,750 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,587 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in its tread.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

NSR tyre has a nail in its tread.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,987 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 43,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,998 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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WG51 BYT is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG51 BYT, 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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WG51 BYT is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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