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HY51 ZPK

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,298 mi
Last recorded164,298 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 164,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer cv gaiters in poor condition

steering rack worn

Pass 17 Oct 2024 158,868 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside cv gaiter in poor condition

steering rack worn

Fail 15 Oct 2024 158,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside cv gaiter in poor condition

steering rack worn

Pass 9 Oct 2023 150,907 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

management light on

offside cv gaiter in poor condition

slight wear nearside rack

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front perished and below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

management light on

offside cv gaiter in poor condition

steering rack worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,141 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack and chip in windscreen

management light on

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside cv gaiter in poor condition

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

steering rack worn

tyres perished

Fail 11 Oct 2021 136,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack and chip in windscreen

management light on

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside cv gaiter in poor condition

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

steering rack worn

tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,460 miles

rear springs rust

slight wear rack

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 2mm inner edge

offside cv gaiter in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres devoid of tread inner edge

offside outer cv gaiter in poor condition

rear springs rust

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,948 miles

rear springs rust

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

slight wear in rack

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,947 miles

Fuel hose damaged from filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

rear springs rust

slight wear in rack

Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,109 miles

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,109 miles

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,041 miles

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust and minor leak

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,068 miles

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

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

slight play in rack

Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,236 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,375 miles

brake discs worn

offside front roll bar link worn

rear exhaust mounts rust

rear tyres limit edges

slight play and knock rack

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,375 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

offside front roll bar link worn

rear exhaust mounts rust

rear tyres limit edges

slight play and knock rack

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managemnet light on,

rear exhaust mounts rusty but sound,

rear shock absorbers rusty,

wear in steering rack(o/s worst)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,907 miles

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

both rear tyres limit inner edges devoid of tread

screen marked

slight knock in rack

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,084 miles

front tyres near limit inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen marked

slight play offside rack

Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres near limit inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen marked

slight play offside rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,075 miles

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

both rear tyres limit inner edge

number plates poor

rear seats not in use

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,895 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs have slight discolouration and slightly marked

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner mounting bushes starting to split and has slight movement

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,269 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear discs poor condition

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 ZPK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZPK, 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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HY51 ZPK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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