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FY51 EBP

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,842 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 125,642 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 125,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 111,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,716 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,212 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 66,212 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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FY51 EBP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY51 EBP, 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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FY51 EBP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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