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HJ51 TVW

2001 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,341 mi
Last recorded205,341 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 205,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 200,415 miles

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

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

ns/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

oil leak

os/f inner cv gaitor deteriorating

os/f inner tyre split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in os/f inner rack joint

Fail 10 Jun 2016 200,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

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

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

ns/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

oil leak

os/f inner cv gaitor deteriorating

os/f inner tyre split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in os/f inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2015 195,321 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 187,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 178,674 miles

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

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

hand brake needs adjusting

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2011 169,996 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 169,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 161,209 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 161,209 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 146,437 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 146,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 134,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 134,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 119,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,339 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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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HJ51 TVW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ51 TVW, 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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HJ51 TVW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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