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DU51 RTZ

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,173 mi
Last recorded186,173 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 RTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 186,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing a securing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 186,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing a securing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 179,550 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush has slight movement on play detector test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind when rotated backwards, suspect in board parking brake shoe grabbing slightly

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 176,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting not attached to the vehicle, however system remains secure at time of test.

Fail 9 May 2018 176,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner front bush as marked, found whiilst on shaker plates. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement difficult to move in a backwards rotation suspect possible inboard parking brake shoe fault (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front and nearside wiper hits A pillar due to being oversized (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault, this will become an MOT FAILURE as of 20/05/2018

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting not attached to the vehicle, however system remains secure at time of test.

Pass 10 May 2017 172,916 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 172,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 169,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 169,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect rear boot seats and seat belt due to tail gate not opening

Pass 20 May 2015 165,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 165,216 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 159,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 151,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 145,033 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 142,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 136,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 129,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 129,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,140 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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DU51 RTZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DU51 RTZ, 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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DU51 RTZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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