MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose casing perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens has internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose casing perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens has internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front discs worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose outer casing cracking/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV gaiter has small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner & outer edges (recommend replacement) (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc surfaces pitted/surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
centre & rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV gaiter split at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front discs worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose outer casing cracking/perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV gaiter has small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner & outer edges (recommend replacement) (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc surfaces pitted/surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
centre & rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
Centre Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gaiter split at inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to lump in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front tyres ON LIMIT on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust system has a corroded mount
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside and nearside front wishbone bushes are worn slightly
offside and nearside front wishbone bushes are worn slightly
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CJ51 GAB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 CJ51 GAB, 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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CJ51 GAB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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