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AP51 YBF

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,936 mi
Last recorded135,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,936 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,596 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 128,596 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,175 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST SILENCER

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK ARMS

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,345 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK/ARMS

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,345 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK/ARMS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,123 miles

Left hand head lamp very slight misted

Left hand rear very close to limet

Slight play in stering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2010 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Left hand head lamp very slight misted

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

Slight play in stering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,523 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear seat has childs seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,767 miles

near side rear seat has childs seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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AP51 YBF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP51 YBF, 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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AP51 YBF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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