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WJ51 NVC

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,587 mi
Last recorded64,587 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NVC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 64,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,847 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 51,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,448 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 46,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven on edges

Offside Front tyre worn uneven on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 34,323 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,091 miles

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

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

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

front tyres3.5mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,091 miles

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

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

front tyres3.5mm

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,116 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,972 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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WJ51 NVC is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ51 NVC, 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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What year was WJ51 NVC registered?

WJ51 NVC is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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