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WV51 YNU

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YNU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,798 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2026 117,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,949 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

Front front brake back plates are corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,949 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light lit on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort and snatching (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

Front front brake back plates are corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,866 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has damage on inside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise drivers seat does not tilt to access the rear seat

Fail 23 Jun 2017 86,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise drivers seat does not tilt to access the rear seat

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,426 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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WV51 YNU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV51 YNU, 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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WV51 YNU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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