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CU51 PPJ

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,984 mi
Last recorded161,984 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 161,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limi (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

near side and off side front fog lights are not working

play in off side steering rack arm

sticker etc in off side lower part of screen

Fail 16 Aug 2021 161,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault message on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limi (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

near side and off side front fog lights are not working

play in off side steering rack arm

sticker etc in off side lower part of screen

Pass 12 Aug 2020 156,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and close to a failure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside steering arm is worn

evap pipe on front subframe is damaged

handbrake lever travel is excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2020 156,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and close to a failure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside steering arm is worn

evap pipe on front subframe is damaged

handbrake lever travel is excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel is high

offside steering arm/rack has play

Fail 19 Aug 2019 151,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel is high

offside steering arm/rack has play

Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,147 miles

centre exhaust box is corroded and peeling

front brake pads are getting low

screen has small stone chips

Fail 31 Jul 2018 141,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box is corroded and peeling

front brake pads are getting low

nearside rear brake disc has had excessive heat through it

nearside rear twin side light is not working

rear brake imbalance is high to the offside

screen has small stone chips

Pass 29 Aug 2017 132,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,707 miles

n/s outer cv boot split

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

slight play in o/s inner track arm

Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer cv boot split

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

slight play in o/s inner track arm

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,867 miles

both front tyres have small cracks in tread, n/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall

old rubbung marks in both front wheel arches (tyres ?)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,399 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,283 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,265 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF fog lamp crack

Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,265 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF fog lamp crack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,712 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 PPJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PPJ, 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 PPJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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