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CE51 VWL

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,075 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,581 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 141,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 134,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 129,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 119,414 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 119,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,677 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light surface scratches on windscreen

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported at this time

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,098 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 100,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 90,731 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 90,571 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 80,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,115 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 72,700 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre 1.8 mm low advise replacment

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 VWL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE51 VWL, 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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CE51 VWL is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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