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FP51 LGD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 140,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 140,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,767 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 131,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,432 miles

oil around the lower engine cover

slight cracking to the front brake hoses

some corrosion to the front brake discs

some play in the both front bottom arm front bushes - n/s more so

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer jet needs attention

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,806 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap sealing washer started to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel cap sealing washer started to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,786 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED & TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,401 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED & TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Fail 21 Oct 2009 54,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,105 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,981 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,981 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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FP51 LGD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP51 LGD, 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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FP51 LGD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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