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FY51 ZGM

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,577 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,429 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,171 miles

exhaust brackets broken

unable check rear seatbelts rear seats locked down flat

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,275 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,876 miles

Leaking Transmition Fluid

Fail 23 Aug 2011 92,876 miles

Leaking Transmition Fluid

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,493 miles

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

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 ZGM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

FY51 ZGM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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