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DE51 OAO

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

249,837 mi
Last recorded249,837 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 249,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 230,996 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 212,560 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 197,499 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

display from dashboard cluster flickers on and off, intermitantly

n/s/front inner cv boot cracked

o/s/rear disc corroded

slight movement in n/s/rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 197,499 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

display from dashboard cluster flickers on and off, intermitantly

n/s/front inner cv boot cracked

o/s/rear disc corroded

slight movement in n/s/rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 187,383 miles

nearside front tyre deeply cracked sidewall but not exposing plys or cords advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2011 177,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 168,271 miles

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

slight play steering rack offside and nearside

Fail 14 Oct 2010 168,271 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 2 Nov 2009 159,941 miles

both front lower arm front bushes worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 159,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 151,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 151,770 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 144,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 144,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 135,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 137,514 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 128,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 128,395 miles

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

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

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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DE51 OAO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE51 OAO, 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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DE51 OAO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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