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FV51 ABO

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 71,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Steering Rack, slight play in off side arm inner joint.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Steering Rack, slight play in off side arm inner joint.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,417 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in rack arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 62,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,924 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer mounting bracket broken off

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's pitted Inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tie Rod end has play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,744 miles

Both steering arms light play

Front brake disc's pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both steering arms light play

Front brake disc's pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,593 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,254 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,254 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,706 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2008 27,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,940 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,764 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,381 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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FV51 ABO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FV51 ABO, 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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FV51 ABO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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