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L3 FSP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 FSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 136,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear most metal exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust system

Fail 10 May 2019 136,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear most metal exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust system

Pass 3 May 2018 129,534 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 129,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 121,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 115,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 112,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,130 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2013 104,860 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,645 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,222 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly deteriorated

marginal corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,804 miles

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

nearside front brake pads about 3/4 worn ?

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,837 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,783 miles

rear exhaust and front tyres deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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L3 FSP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L3 FSP, 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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L3 FSP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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