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YR51 ZCZ

2001 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,483 mi
Last recorded213,483 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 213,483 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both rear brake discs corroded. 4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits, worn on edges.

5. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 213,476 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both rear brake discs corroded. 4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits, worn on edges.

5. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 210,842 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 210,802 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 207,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 207,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 198,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 192,166 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 192,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 185,511 miles

o/s front brake hose starting to perish.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 185,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 179,813 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 179,742 miles

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

front brake pads becoming worn †slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2006 169,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZCZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR51 ZCZ, 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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YR51 ZCZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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