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EU51 XZY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,471 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 114,471 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2021 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lamp fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,348 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,823 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,823 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,166 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

temporary repair rear exhaust mount

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2013 64,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

temporary repair rear exhaust mount

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,796 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

o/s headlamp pattern poor

wipers slightly poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s washer poor

n/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 54,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s washer poor

n/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,968 miles

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

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

exhaust mount weak with corrison

unable to check inner brake pads

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,339 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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EU51 XZY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU51 XZY, 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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EU51 XZY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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