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CU51 PRD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 109,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,217 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 91,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,634 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outside edge.

service and mil light illuminated.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light and warning message. (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and perished. (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outside edge.

service and mil light illuminated.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,691 miles

engine mil light and various messages displayed on dashboard

headlamp beam deflectors fitted and taken into consideration.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine mil light and various messages displayed on dashboard

headlamp beam deflectors fitted and taken into consideration.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,413 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,413 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 1 May 2013 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust box and brackets corroded/deteriorated.

tyres advised on are in dangerous condition.

Fail 1 May 2013 70,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust box and brackets corroded/deteriorated.

tyres advised on are in dangerous condition.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,532 miles

Engine warning light illuminated on dashboard

Nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

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

Rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre @ 3.2mm in tread depth

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine warning light illuminated on dashboard

Nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

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

Rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre @ 3.2mm in tread depth

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,532 miles

temp headlamp masks fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,532 miles

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

temp headlamp masks fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,074 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads look low

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 45,418 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front pads look low

Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,381 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 39,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 PRD 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 60%.

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 PRD, 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 PRD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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