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EJ51 HKC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,934 mi
Last recorded120,934 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 120,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Reversing Lights Stuck On (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,764 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse Lights Inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,890 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2017 114,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 112,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,377 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,259 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,017 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,781 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension arm bump stop bushes worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,045 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,045 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,869 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded....edge wear on n/s/f tyre - 5.0mm - 2.0mm....

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 57,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVICE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD

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 HKC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HKC, 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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EJ51 HKC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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