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CU51 HDW

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,691 mi
Last recorded133,691 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 133,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Engine light on

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front & rear number plates deteriorated & damaged

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear antiroll bar center bushes worn

Various oil weeps

Windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,245 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Centre exhaust joint in poor condition and has a minor leak of gases

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Engine management warning light on

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Front number plate slightly damaged

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 129,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**STRONG ADVICE** Centre exhaust joint in poor condition and has a minor leak of gases

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Engine management warning light on

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Front number plate slightly damaged

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,468 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre has several cuts

Offside rear anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiter deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2019 119,582 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread and side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread and side wall cracking

all tyres are winter tyres

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

signs of a coolant leak but,not leaking at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2018 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread and side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread and side wall cracking

all tyres are winter tyres

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

signs of a coolant leak but,not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 111,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken ,exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,875 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres both worn on outer edges of tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,741 miles

Snow tyres fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Snow tyres fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,051 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,287 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,343 miles

brake pads front and rear worn low

Fail 27 Dec 2007 67,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pads front and rear worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,514 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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CU51 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU51 HDW, 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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CU51 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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