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YV51 JJY

2001 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 JJY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 110,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,390 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Fail 21 Feb 2014 102,154 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,668 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,921 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,921 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2008 65,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,316 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 55,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,796 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 37,673 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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YV51 JJY is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YV51 JJY, 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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YV51 JJY is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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