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EY51 FNO

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,510 mi
Last recorded149,510 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 149,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 149,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2012 134,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 124,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,547 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 112,547 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 96,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 63,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 63,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EY51 FNO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EY51 FNO, 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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EY51 FNO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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