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YC51 YNK

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,260 mi
Last recorded169,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 YNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 169,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 163,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

engine under cover fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 163,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

engine under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 159,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

engine under cover fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 159,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall and cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

engine under cover fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,466 miles

plastic over sills fitted

under engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,698 miles

check engine light constantly on

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 149,696 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

check engine light constantly on

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 143,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriating

n/s/f tyer side wall damaged

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 135,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,060 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)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,198 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 May 2008 99,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 86,372 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 70,554 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 YNK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 YC51 YNK, 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 YNK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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