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YD51 FGP

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,236 mi
Last recorded192,236 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 192,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 192,236 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 191,984 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 176,949 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 168,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 165,384 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 155,363 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 155,363 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,443 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,390 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,722 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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YD51 FGP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD51 FGP, 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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YD51 FGP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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