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LB51 EPD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,579 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,400 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f and o/s/f ind bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f dip beam too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,912 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,192 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,211 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,211 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,264 miles

o/s c/v gaitor clip to joint lose, n/s headlamp bulb up side down (done)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,329 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,579 miles

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

nearside rear tyrewall perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,365 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 EPD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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