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WJ51 NVW

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,886 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 85,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 85,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,208 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,702 miles

both front lower arm bushes beginning to deteriorate

rear axle bushes beginning to deteriorate

rear brake discs heavily corroded

tail pipe mount broken

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,996 miles

rear axle bushes begining to debond

rear brake discs heavily corrorded

rear tyres perished & badly featered on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,854 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

tail pipe mount insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,854 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

tail pipe mount insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounts broken

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,506 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,571 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,327 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 10 Aug 2005 43,161 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 43,156 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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 NVW is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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