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AO51 ZZN

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 112,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS/OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,688 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED AWAY. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,362 miles

Engine light on.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear temp petrol cap fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulbs fitted wrong. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front of wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine light on.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear temp petrol cap fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,633 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,156 miles

Engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,820 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,820 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,707 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,984 miles

tyres limited life

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,764 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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AO51 ZZN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO51 ZZN, 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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AO51 ZZN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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