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CE51 XXC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,076 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,581 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,000 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes weak

n/s/r upper sidelight inop

slight play in steering rack both sides

steering stops worn

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,996 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes weak

n/s/r upper sidelight inop

slight play in steering rack both sides

steering stops worn

Fail 7 Feb 2008 66,978 miles

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

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split and wear

long travel on hand brake lever

slight wear in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,978 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split and wear

long travel on hand brake lever

slight wear in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,130 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 49,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XXC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

CE51 XXC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CE51 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 XXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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