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YR51 ZCX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,266 mi
Last recorded153,266 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel becoming (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 11 Sep 2015 146,845 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 146,837 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,331 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 121,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,835 miles

Front brake discs corroded/ pitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 100,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,100 miles

both front tyers worn inner edge and tracking is out

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,652 miles

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

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

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

grease arond offside inner cv boot

Pass 23 Sep 2006 76,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 63,591 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 63,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YR51 ZCX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR51 ZCX, 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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What year was YR51 ZCX registered?

YR51 ZCX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 ZCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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