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FP51 VFT

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 131,364 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,667 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 VFT is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 VFT registered?

FP51 VFT is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is FP51 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VFT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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