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EN51 MWC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,209 mi
Last recorded181,209 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 MWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 181,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 175,955 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 162,973 miles

Lift in o/s inner rack mechanism

N/S mirror glass broken

O/S headlight glass damaged and beam masks fitted o/s and n/s

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Tow bar electical socket has no cover

Fail 30 Mar 2015 162,973 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both front indicators have some loss of colour

Lift in o/s inner rack mechanism

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2014 155,618 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges, n/s/f severely worn and close to limit of wear

N/S front tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

O/S headlight glass lens cracked and both lights have beam delfectors fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 155,618 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on both edges, n/s/f severely worn and close to limit of wear

Engine idle speed erratic

N/S front tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

O/S headlight glass lens cracked and both lights have beam delfectors fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 146,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 146,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 137,724 miles

both front brake flexy hoses show some deterioration

n/s/r tyre severely worn on outer edge

Fail 21 May 2012 137,724 miles

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

both front brake flexy hoses show some deterioration

n/s/r tyre severely worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2011 127,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 127,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 117,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 100,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres low on innre+ outter edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,780 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front wipers starting to streak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 56,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front wipers starting to streak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,464 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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EN51 MWC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN51 MWC, 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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EN51 MWC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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