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EJ51 EVU

2001 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,585 mi
Last recorded270,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 270,585 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2018 248,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in o/s rack arm

Fail 24 Jan 2018 248,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Feb 2017 226,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in o/s rack arm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 203,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in o/s rack arm

Pass 10 Feb 2015 180,671 miles

Top section of rear exhaust box is going rusty.

Wear in steering rack.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 180,441 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Top section of rear exhaust box is going rusty.

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 163,703 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2014 163,703 miles

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

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2013 147,880 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2013 147,880 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2012 135,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,185 miles

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,494 miles

Hint of a noise from a front wheel bearing..

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

Very slight play/wear in steering rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,661 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 100,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,120 miles

advise slight play in rear tie bar bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,818 miles

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

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

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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EJ51 EVU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel 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 EJ51 EVU, 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 EJ51 EVU registered?

EJ51 EVU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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