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YD51 AOM

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 AOM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 160,469 miles

BOTH front headlamp outputs & aim/pattern poor JUST deemed passable will require rectification prior to next MOT Test (NOT bulbs but internal headlamp reflector issues)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 160,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake has only just met the requirements and would appear to need adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Oct 2020 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake has only just met the requirements and would appear to need adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Sep 2019 155,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,867 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 148,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 137,011 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 136,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 127,924 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 127,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 114,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,778 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn. Front disc's lipping.

Rear brake pads approx 90% worn, rear disc's scored and will require replacing with pads.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,771 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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YD51 AOM is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD51 AOM, 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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YD51 AOM is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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