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YC51 FYH

2001 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,771 mi
Last recorded203,771 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 FYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 203,771 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 197,662 miles

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

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

eml illuminated

n/s/f tyre sidewall kerbed 225/45/17

rear box corroded but not blowing

srs service light illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 197,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

both front indicators starting to emit white light

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs heavily corroded and pads getting low(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and perished on tread and outer sidewall(strong advise)

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread(strong advise)

oil stains around power steering reservoir

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

rear brake discs corroded

slight coolant stains on engine

slight corrosion on rear chassis and rear inner sills

slight marking on both front inner arches due to wheels fouling at some point- not touching at time of test during lock to lock check

slight play in both steering track rod arms

upper engine stabiliser mount starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2012 192,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

engine and SRS warning lamps on

front tyres contacting with inner wing covers

low pressure and perish cracks to o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2012 192,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine and SRS warning lamps on

front tyres contacting with inner wing covers

low pressure and perish cracks to o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 188,274 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

SRS air bag fault

engine fault light on

o/s/f tyre fouling inner wing slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2011 188,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

SRS air bag fault

engine fault light on

o/s/f tyre fouling inner wing slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2010 182,648 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 182,647 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 171,207 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 171,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 154,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 142,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 134,037 miles

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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YC51 FYH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC51 FYH, 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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YC51 FYH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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