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EK51 FVN

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,975 mi
Last recorded94,975 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,975 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread low

Offside rear tyre below 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread low

Offside rear tyre below 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,846 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,455 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,305 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,379 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,559 miles

slight pay in offside and nearside rack arms.

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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EK51 FVN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK51 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 FVN registered?

EK51 FVN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for EK51 FVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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