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HY51 ZHK

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

253,619 mi
Last recorded253,619 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 253,619 miles

exhaust rusty

man light on

ns beam pattern weak

slight play rack

Fail 21 Dec 2017 253,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

man light on

ns beam pattern weak

slight play rack

Pass 20 Dec 2016 246,358 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel filler neck rubber pipe split - not leaking at time of test

Headlamp aims poor

Management light on

Slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2015 239,565 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

FRONT NO PLATE MARKED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY RACK

Fail 18 Dec 2015 239,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

FRONT NO PLATE MARKED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY RACK

Pass 5 Dec 2014 230,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 220,190 miles

water ingress into front no plate

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

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

front brake discs lipped

parking brake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2012 211,068 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 211,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation n/s/f headlight

Pass 2 Dec 2011 199,663 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 199,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 188,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 176,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 176,311 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 148,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 148,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 116,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,239 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 2 Nov 2005 68,741 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)

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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HY51 ZHK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY51 ZHK, 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 HY51 ZHK registered?

HY51 ZHK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is HY51 ZHK safe to buy?

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