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FV51 DYG

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,318 mi
Last recorded178,318 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 178,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 173,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 173,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 168,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 168,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 163,943 miles

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 158,801 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 151,464 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,783 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 139,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 139,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 135,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 135,019 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust section has mounting brackets corroded away

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 113,927 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking but still seals

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,197 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,700 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Nov 2005 56,506 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 DYG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYG, 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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What year was FV51 DYG registered?

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

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