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DK51 YVP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,972 mi
Last recorded196,972 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 196,972 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 181,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 165,292 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre outer tread section.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 148,914 miles

offside wiper in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 137,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 137,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 121,783 miles

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

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 104,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 87,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Damage to nearside front tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 87,520 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 20 Sep 2006 71,265 miles

Damage to both front tyre walls

Damage to nearside rear tyre wall, wearing on outer edge, close to legal limit

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in both front wishbone bushes, front bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,265 miles

Damage to both front tyre walls

Damage to nearside rear tyre wall, wearing on outer edge, close to legal limit

Play in both front wishbone bushes, front bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,134 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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DK51 YVP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK51 YVP, 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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DK51 YVP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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