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FY51 WLZ

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,842 mi
Last recorded84,842 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,735 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Fail 6 Dec 2021 59,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked\perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel parking brake lever

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Reverse light in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin breaking up (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyre sidewalls cracked/ perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,855 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly split

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,477 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,770 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,932 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,676 miles

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 WLZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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