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KM51 YLC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 YLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,942 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,942 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,157 miles

Offside front suspension top mount splitting

both front brake hoses perishing

both front wishbones front bushes seperating/weak- recommend replace

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes separating/getting weak- recommend replace soon

center exhaust flange + bolts corroded

center silencer outer layer corroded

offside front indicator faded in colour- recommend replace

offside front wishbone rear bush perishing/ just starting to split

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroded

slight wear/movement to offside rear anti-roll bar mount bush

Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front suspension top mount splitting

both front brake hoses perishing

both front wishbones front bushes seperating/weak- recommend replace

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes separating/getting weak- recommend replace soon

center exhaust flange + bolts corroded

center silencer outer layer corroded

offside front indicator faded in colour- recommend replace

offside front wishbone rear bush perishing/ just starting to split

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroded

slight wear/movement to offside rear anti-roll bar mount bush

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,489 miles

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 62,175 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,307 miles

both steering pivot points have slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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KM51 YLC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM51 YLC, 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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KM51 YLC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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