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LB51 CAV

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,736 mi
Last recorded194,736 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 194,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer detriorated....

nearside rear tyre 'pirelli' perished inner side wall....

Fail 16 Sep 2014 194,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer detriorated....

nearside rear tyre 'pirelli' perished inner side wall....

note; engine management light is on....

Pass 22 Nov 2013 189,288 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2013 189,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 180,352 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2012 180,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 147,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 132,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 132,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,657 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,657 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 90,200 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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LB51 CAV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB51 CAV, 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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LB51 CAV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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