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AJ51 CHZ

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,304 mi
Last recorded146,304 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,304 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly cut (3.6.B.4d)

Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,697 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 143,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 141,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 140,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 140,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,625 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,774 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 131,335 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 131,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 127,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 127,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 119,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 114,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,494 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AJ51 CHZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 CHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 CHZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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