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CX51 SOC

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,905 miles

EML lamp on

Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 140,483 miles

EML lamp on

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,271 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,516 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,901 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,020 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,930 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,307 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,118 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,653 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,822 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 SOC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOC, 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 CX51 SOC registered?

CX51 SOC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 SOC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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