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DY51 LTX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,434 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2021 80,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,558 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 75,474 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 72,518 miles

eml displayed

Fail 17 May 2018 72,516 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

eml displayed

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 67,746 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2016 67,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,339 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre slight kerb wear on sidewall

o/s/f tyre slight kerb wear on sidewall

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,303 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight kerb wear on sidewall

o/s/f tyre slight kerb wear on sidewall

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,430 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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DY51 LTX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DY51 LTX, 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 DY51 LTX registered?

DY51 LTX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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