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FN51 WMG

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,860 mi
Last recorded178,860 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 178,860 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 174,228 miles

CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 7 Jun 2012 174,228 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 160,862 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER FRONT VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 18 Jan 2011 160,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER FRONT VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,313 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONE CHIP ON GLASS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER FRONT VOID BUSHES AND PERRISHED

Fail 22 Mar 2010 154,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONE CHIP ON GLASS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER FRONT VOID BUSHES AND PERRISHED

Pass 4 Mar 2009 143,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 143,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 129,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,580 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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FN51 WMG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 WMG, 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 FN51 WMG registered?

FN51 WMG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FN51 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WMG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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