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EJ51 ZLN

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,923 mi
Last recorded127,923 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 127,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front small cut in side wall

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

Offside Front rack end

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,110 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect REFIT BULB ADJUST AIM (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 117,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,231 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

some play in steering tie rod ends

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2013 115,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

some play in steering tie rod ends

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,221 miles

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

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

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

air bag ligth on

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,220 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag ligth on

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,735 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,747 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 67,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZLN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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