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OY51 VHV

2001 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,952 mi
Last recorded35,952 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S7080,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken still supports system

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,077 miles

engine management light illuminated

slight brake juddering felt when roadtested not evident on roller brake test

transmition noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,975 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 13 Jul 2010 27,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,522 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,522 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 23,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,492 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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OY51 VHV is a 2001 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 80,926 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY51 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY51 VHV is a 2001 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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