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FY51 NTF

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 NTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,894 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,798 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,010 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,942 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 99,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,008 miles

air leak on engine.

corrosion/wear to front brake discs.

o/s/f top coil spring mounting corroded.

play in front wishbone bushes.

play in steering rack.

rear exhaust box noisy.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,432 miles

alloy wheels corroded.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f wheel dented on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre worn low.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

play in o/s/f wishbone front bush.

signs of front wheels fouling inner wheel arches.

slight leak on rear silencer.

slight play in steering rack knuckles.

slight smear from wipers.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly worn

fuelcap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

near and off side front tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,862 miles

nearside rear upper side light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,367 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,206 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 NTF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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