MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak From engine ()
Oil leak From gearbox ()
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has multiple nails
Oil leak From engine ()
Oil leak From gearbox ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
slight play in steering rack ends
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
has play in steering rack ends
o/s/r tyre has a nail in it
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
free play in steering rack
n\s\f diff oil seal leaking
power steering fluid leak
slight play rear anti roll bar drop links
slight play steering rack inner track rod joints
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n\s\f diff oil seal leaking
power steering fluid leak
slight play rear anti roll bar drop links
slight play steering rack inner track rod joints
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FY51 FWG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FWG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FY51 FWG?
You can check the full history of FY51 FWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FY51 FWG registered?
FY51 FWG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is FY51 FWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY51 FWG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FY51 FWG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY51 FWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.