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AP51 YBM

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

169,613 mi
Last recorded169,613 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 169,613 miles

mill lamp on

Fail 3 Nov 2025 169,604 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

mill lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2024 166,091 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,575 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 156,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 153,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,081 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 146,916 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

rear shock absorbers rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,042 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 127,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 124,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 124,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 100,964 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 100,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 96,159 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 96,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 88,713 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 29 May 2008 88,713 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 May 2007 79,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play o/s/steering rack

Pass 30 May 2007 79,846 miles

slight play o/s/steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,051 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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AP51 YBM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AP51 YBM, 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 AP51 YBM registered?

AP51 YBM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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