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FV51 DYB

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,844 mi
Last recorded128,844 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,135 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 111,135 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,688 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material to preserve pipes

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Nearside rear upper suspension arm and offside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside front suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. Nearside front ball joint has slight play

Oil on belly pan of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,948 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,293 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,293 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,008 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,559 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 DYB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV51 DYB, 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 DYB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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