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CU51 PVL

2001 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,819 mi
Last recorded155,819 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 155,819 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 155,811 miles

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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 137,234 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 136,557 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,706 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,331 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,280 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 168,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 168,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 148,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 126,078 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 PVL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVL, 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 CU51 PVL registered?

CU51 PVL is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is CU51 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 PVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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