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AK51 YHC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange joint to centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,436 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,505 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,690 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,969 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front indicator wing repeater lense missing

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,969 miles

engine management light on

nearside front indicator wing repeater lense missing

nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,416 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,416 miles

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

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,876 miles

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,643 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear number plate fading (can read ok)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,535 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear number plate fading (can read ok)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,107 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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AK51 YHC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 YHC, 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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AK51 YHC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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