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YP51 BUE

2001 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,786 mi
Last recorded134,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BUE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,786 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,697 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 126,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on indicating a fault

osf tyre tread low on inner edge

slight seepage from stering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,705 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,483 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,990 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 98,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,214 miles

all 4 tyres wearing inner edge

front discs slight corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

reare number plate loose

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,543 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 47,508 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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YP51 BUE is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP51 BUE, 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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What year was YP51 BUE registered?

YP51 BUE is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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