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EA51 OTC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,994 mi
Last recorded97,994 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,278 miles

number plates de laminating

Fail 30 Sep 2024 86,187 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,023 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 68,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 66,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,007 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 63,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,256 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriated

Pass 22 May 2014 59,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 56,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,598 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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EA51 OTC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EA51 OTC, 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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EA51 OTC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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