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DE51 ZVY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

225,070 mi
Last recorded225,070 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 225,070 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 225,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 224,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 224,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 222,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 222,150 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 214,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 202,166 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 202,166 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 196,556 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 196,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 187,777 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 187,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 175,860 miles

Offside rear upper daylight bulb not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 175,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear upper daylight bulb not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 162,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 162,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 147,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 147,259 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,913 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 112,000 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,814 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 94,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,756 miles

play in the rear anti roll bar bush

play in the rear link bar just legal

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 ZVY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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