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YG51 PCD

2001 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 105,937 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,349 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,936 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 84,936 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 84,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,643 miles

rear tyres badly scufed

shocks weak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres badly scufed

shocks weak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front abs ring in poor condition.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 77,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front abs ring in poor condition.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,619 miles

slight wear in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 61,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,443 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 2mm

front pads worn low 2,3'000 miles approx left

nail in off side rear tyre unsure if its punctured but repearable if it is

play in off side front steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,340 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG51 PCD is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YG51 PCD, 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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YG51 PCD is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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