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LB51 CPX

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust mounting before silencer corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust mounting before silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,503 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Fail 30 Mar 2017 132,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,172 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,637 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 114,610 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

dash dials n/w.

nearside and offside front tyre treds low and wearing on edges.

o/s/f wiper smeary.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,061 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating.

rear number plate heavily deteriorating.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,540 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)

both front and rear number plates deterrioating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front & rear tyres wearing on edges and treads getting low.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,138 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front & rear tyres wearing on edges and treads getting low.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 522,123 miles

Oil leak

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 CPX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LB51 CPX, 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 CPX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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