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AO51 ZZX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,170 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade unit missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to split but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated the outer ball joint that attached to the hub and attaches to the bottom suspension arm the rubber cover is split, but at time of test no ingress of dirt was visable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to split but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to debond from centre pin, but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight leak from power steering unit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 128,170 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade unit missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected bulb orange coating peeling, white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to split but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected bulb orange coating peeling, white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated the outer ball joint that attached to the hub and attaches to the bottom suspension arm the rubber cover is split, but at time of test no ingress of dirt was visable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to split but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner bush of bottom suspension arm is perished and started to debond from centre pin, but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight leak from power steering unit

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake flexy hose starting to perish

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

Offside Rear brake flexy hose starting to perish

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexy hose starting to perish

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

Offside Rear brake flexy hose starting to perish

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits circunfrence of tread 195/65/15 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,007 miles

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,007 miles

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

EML on

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,333 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,920 miles

Engine Management light on

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,920 miles

Engine Management light on

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,677 miles

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

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

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

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

engine man lamp on

front discs pitted but met efficiency

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,677 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine man lamp on

front discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,785 miles

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

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

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

engine man lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 565,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,605 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 ZZX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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