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EA51 VTE

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 146,431 miles

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems rubber delivery hose form injectors to manifold split to cords (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,814 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,058 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,971 miles

Both bushes on both lower control arms perishing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,377 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing on edges of tread

O/S front outer C.V. gaiter perishing

Rear No.plate delaminating

Rear exhaust hanger corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2015 126,377 miles

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

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing on edges of tread

O/S front outer C.V. gaiter perishing

Rear No.plate delaminating

Rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,417 miles

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

minor flat spot on nearside front inner wheel rim

rear exhaust mount heavilly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,903 miles

OSF AND NSF FLEXI BRAKE HOSES JUST STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,452 miles

NSF AND OSF FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,452 miles

NSF AND OSF FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,714 miles

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

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

all four tyres bald on edges

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r coilspring corroded

rear tyres cut in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2010 100,000 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,000 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,381 miles

all discs showing lipping around edges

front o/s indicator showing slight discoloration

lock stops worn

slight damage on n/s/r inner wheel rim tyre bead ok

small chips in windscreen

surface cracks showing in front brake hoses

wear in rack rods

Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all discs showing lipping around edges

front o/s indicator showing slight discoloration

lock stops worn

slight damage on n/s/r inner wheel rim tyre bead ok

small chips in windscreen

surface cracks showing in front brake hoses

wear in rack rods

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,927 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 63,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VTE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 VTE, 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 EA51 VTE registered?

EA51 VTE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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