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FN51 WML

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,342 mi
Last recorded204,342 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 204,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both inner cv gaitors leaking grease from loose clips

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 180,718 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 180,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc brake has been over heated due to brake being stuck on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 169,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 169,771 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,636 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joint

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in 2 places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in 1 place (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in joint

Fail 29 Sep 2021 161,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in 2 places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in 1 place (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in joint

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 160,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 158,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 158,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 147,201 miles

Front advise power steering pump slight weep

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 143,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 133,545 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 133,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,756 miles

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

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

n/s/rdisc rusty pitted

o/s/r/ disc very rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,086 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,081 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 WML is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN51 WML, 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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FN51 WML is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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