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FY51 VZC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,130 mi
Last recorded125,130 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 125,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,118 miles

handbrake travel

nsf tyre at 2mm on inner edge

oil leak on engine

os reverse light inoperative

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

previous hand brake performance advisory

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 119,118 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

nsf tyre at 2mm on inner edge

oil leak on engine

os reverse light inoperative

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2008 107,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear registration plates stained

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,463 miles

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

front and rear registration plates stained

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,842 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,842 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 79,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VZC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

FY51 VZC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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