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FY51 YPO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,727 mi
Last recorded228,727 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 YPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 228,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 222,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 216,052 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 216,052 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 209,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 209,317 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 202,108 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 202,108 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 192,664 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 192,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 180,175 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 169,597 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 169,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 157,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 146,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 133,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 133,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 120,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 120,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 102,260 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 YPO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

FY51 YPO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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