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CX51 SFJ

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 143,357 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 143,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 136,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,036 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre was under inflated.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,690 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer support bracket is broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 101,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s/rear light lens is cracked slightly, lower section

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,691 miles

N/s/rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

O/s/front steering rack arm has slight wear in joint.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,691 miles

N/s/rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

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

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

O/s/front steering rack arm has slight wear in joint.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,392 miles

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

Slight free play in o/s/front steering rack arm

Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,392 miles

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

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

Slight free play in o/s/front steering rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2010 57,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,957 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,957 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 36,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,842 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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CX51 SFJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX51 SFJ, 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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CX51 SFJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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