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DK51 YVX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,413 mi
Last recorded156,413 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,413 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 156,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,003 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 141,563 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 134,351 miles

Engine mounting worn

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 134,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting worn

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 126,689 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,284 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,229 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,777 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,687 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

All four tyres outer walls starting to deteriorate

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,693 miles

Both steering arms alight play

Ns front tyre sidewall slight damage

OS front cv gaitor slight leak

OS front indicator sligth white

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,199 miles

Engine light on

NS front and OS front steering arms slight play

OS front inner and outer cv gaitors slight leak of grease

OS rear brake slight fluctuation

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,181 miles

NS front and OS front Slight playin the steering arms

rear brakes discs poor condition

rear exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,383 miles

Emission warning lamp on

NS and OS inner steering arms slight play

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,805 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,973 miles

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,552 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 56,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,658 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 YVX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 DK51 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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