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CE51 OWV

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,680 mi
Last recorded85,680 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 OWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,461 miles

handbrake limits just met

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,936 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,621 miles

nearside rear lense repaired

Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,107 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r lense repaired

travel noted in handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,623 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 31,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,031 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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CE51 OWV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE51 OWV, 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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What year was CE51 OWV registered?

CE51 OWV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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