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EX51 UBD

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,306 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes sightly split.

Slight freeplay in both steering rack knuckle joints.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front lower arm front bushes sightly split.

Slight freeplay in both steering rack knuckle joints.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 38,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate .Slight damage N/S/F tyrewall. Slight play in N/S steering rack swivel

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,078 miles

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate .Slight damage N/S/F tyrewall. Slight play in N/S steering rack swivel

Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,023 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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EX51 UBD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX51 UBD, 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 EX51 UBD registered?

EX51 UBD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is EX51 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UBD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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