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Y137 BGJ

2001 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 BGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 70,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 69,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 69,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 68,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 67,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under

Fail 6 May 2022 67,540 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under

Pass 6 May 2021 66,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 66,125 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 66,125 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,359 miles

Rear brakes noise[rear]

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,229 miles

Both front wishbone bushes started to crack.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front Drive shaft leaking.

Power steering leaking.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,219 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both front wishbone bushes started to crack.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front Drive shaft leaking.

Power steering leaking.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,670 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,433 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,433 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,622 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y137 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y137 BGJ, 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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Y137 BGJ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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