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EU51 YAD

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,101 mi
Last recorded173,101 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 173,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror held with tape

Pass 30 Oct 2015 161,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 161,251 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,793 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 149,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,846 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,141 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 126,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 113,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,343 miles

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

Offside front door mirror has jaggered edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,343 miles

Offside front door mirror has jaggered edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,040 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 53,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,117 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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EU51 YAD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU51 YAD, 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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EU51 YAD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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