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FN51 WMM

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 119,462 miles

Nail in front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi worn and exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 119,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid very dirty

front exhaust flexi worn and exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 115,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 110,308 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

baby seat fitted to the rear.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,508 miles

Both front flashers loosing colour

Both front flexi brake hoses cracked

Brake fluid level low

Driversdoor mirror back missing and taped up

Offside bottom ball joint boot split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 103,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front flashers loosing colour

Both front flexi brake hoses cracked

Brake fluid level low

Driversdoor mirror back missing and taped up

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Offside bottom ball joint boot split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Rear silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 12 May 2010 89,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 89,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake performance only 17%

Pass 18 May 2009 76,214 miles

Nearside rear upper tailight not working

Play in both steering rack inner ends

Slight play in offside anti roll bar link

Pass 31 May 2008 65,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,889 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 WMM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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