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FY51 FBN

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 FBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,804 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 135,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,404 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror broken

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,149 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

oil leak from engine area

rear brake balance high (but within limits).

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

oil leak from engine area

rear brake balance high (but within limits).

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,489 miles

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

cewntre silencer bracket poor

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,489 miles

cewntre silencer bracket poor

oil leak engine

Fail 9 Oct 2012 84,419 miles

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

front and rear indicator bulbs poor colour

front and rear tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear side bulb not working

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,419 miles

front and rear indicator bulbs poor colour

front and rear tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear side bulb not working

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,260 miles

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

front hoses cracking

o/s rear tyre starting to seperate

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,260 miles

front hoses cracking

o/s rear tyre starting to seperate

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,555 miles

offside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,102 miles

both front tyres on limit

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm front bush

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,163 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage to inside face

Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,944 miles

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

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

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 FBN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY51 FBN, 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 FY51 FBN registered?

FY51 FBN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 FBN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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