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HJ51 YNY

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,279 mi
Last recorded156,279 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 128,215 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 128,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,884 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,479 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS/SIGNIFICANT

EXHAUST SYSTEM GENERALLY POOR/ESPECIALLY REAR SECTIONS,EVIDENCE SLIGHT LEAK

FROONT PADS ARE VERY LOW NEARSIDE

bulb position/service lamp/stop lamp warnings on dashboard

front discs appear worn/thin

nearside front shockabsorber leaking to 50% of leg

nearside rear anti-roll bar link wear/movement

Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS/SIGNIFICANT

EXHAUST SYSTEM GENERALLY POOR/ESPECIALLY REAR SECTIONS,EVIDENCE SLIGHT LEAK

FROONT PADS ARE VERY LOW NEARSIDE

bulb position/service lamp/stop lamp warnings on dashboard

front discs appear worn/thin

nearside front shockabsorber leaking to 50% of leg

nearside rear anti-roll bar link wear/movement

Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,955 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,955 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear upper sidelights not working

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear upper sidelights not working

Fail 12 May 2011 80,217 miles

Fuel filler flap missing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 80,217 miles

Fuel filler flap missing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,312 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses show perishing

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush has movement

Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses show perishing

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush has movement

Fail 26 May 2010 75,184 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,191 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall (strong advise)

centre and rear exhaust support brackets weak

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear brake discs corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall (strong advise)

centre and rear exhaust support brackets weak

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front flexible brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,226 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 39,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside 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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HJ51 YNY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 HJ51 YNY, 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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HJ51 YNY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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