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CV51 HYC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,844 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner gator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel filter corrosion to casing

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,609 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,609 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp fault (4.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

covers over outer sills

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,370 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

covers over outer sills

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 123,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,983 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 119,970 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 113,796 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 105,258 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2016 105,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 93,920 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 93,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 87,944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 87,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,566 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 82,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 74,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,540 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,693 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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CV51 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV51 HYC, 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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CV51 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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