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HG51 JZH

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 JZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 140,957 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,311 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not operating.

Rear Lower underbody / suspension areas surface corroding.

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 137,311 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not operating.

Rear Lower underbody / suspension areas surface corroding.

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,338 miles

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

Nearside park brake grabbing

Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside park brake grabbing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,857 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 129,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also little effort offside rear. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,200 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack/centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

long travel on handbrake lever/efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,534 miles

Front Both headlamp wiper blades are defective.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp glass is broken.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Both headlamp wiper blades are defective.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp glass is broken.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,660 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint may soon require attention (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 117,660 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint may soon require attention (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,952 miles

Nearside front fog lamp in operative.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,952 miles

Nearside front fog lamp in operative.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,145 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,145 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,438 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,373 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

o/s front wishbone inner rear bush deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front wishbone inner rear bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,104 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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HG51 JZH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG51 JZH, 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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HG51 JZH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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