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YX51 RKZ

2001 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo C7084,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 RKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 166,128 miles

Inner rack joints worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 166,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Inner rack joints worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2016 166,101 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 165,819 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 1 May 2015 161,384 miles

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

eml light on.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 148,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Fail 25 Apr 2014 148,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,535 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES AND AGE CRACKING.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 138,535 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES AND AGE CRACKING.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,963 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 125,440 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE CRACKING.

N/S/R TYRE IS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,440 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE CRACKING.

N/S/R TYRE IS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 98,639 miles

suspect slight play n/s steering arm joint

Fail 20 May 2009 98,639 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,298 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,020 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 54,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 54,085 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in both front track rods

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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YX51 RKZ is a 2001 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX51 RKZ, 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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YX51 RKZ is a 2001 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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