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JC51 DOG

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,589 mi
Last recorded133,589 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 DOG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2014 118,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2013 158,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 107,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,358 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)

advise,both rear brake disc's coroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

advise,both rear brake disc's coroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,341 miles

front brake hoses perishing

front wishbone front bushes splitting

rear seats down with dog cage

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 16 Oct 2008 95,341 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses perishing

front wishbone front bushes splitting

n/s/f inner high beam dim

rear seats down with dog cage

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,197 miles

Advise brake check in approx 7,000 miles. Both front lower arm front bushes are splitting. Misting around N/S driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Both front brake hoses are cracking on surface. Minor dent to N/S/R inner wheel rim.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 85,197 miles

Advise brake check in approx 7,000 miles. Both front lower arm front bushes are splitting. Misting around N/S driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Both front brake hoses are cracking on surface. Minor dent to N/S/R inner wheel rim.

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 61,465 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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JC51 DOG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JC51 DOG, 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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JC51 DOG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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