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FA51 YEB

2001 Volvo V70

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,371 mi
Last recorded204,371 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 204,371 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 203,479 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 202,549 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 200,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 189,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 178,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 163,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,340 miles

Engine light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,701 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 126,701 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,200 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 63,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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FA51 YEB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA51 YEB, 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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FA51 YEB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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