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YH51 CGU

2001 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,835 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cracking but no ply exposed.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,835 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cracking but no ply exposed.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,731 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,415 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

O/S/F TYRE DEEP LONG CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL,AND THE TREAD IS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,294 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 32,294 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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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YH51 CGU is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH51 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 CGU registered?

YH51 CGU is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YH51 CGU safe to buy?

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