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YE51 FLD

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,968 mi
Last recorded197,968 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 FLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 197,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside inner steering rack arm inner joints slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 185,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 175,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 174,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 167,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 167,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside= 350. Offside=200 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 157,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 146,887 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 146,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 134,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 134,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,549 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,634 miles

advise nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes started to crack 4 in total

advise slight wear in steering rack on the offside

advise wear lips on the front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front pads appear to be getting low

advise nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes started to crack 4 in total

advise slight wear in steering rack on the offside

advise wear lips on the front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 102,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

advise corrossion started on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,714 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are worn to 3mm

play/wear in both sides steering rack unit

Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,714 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are worn to 3mm

play/wear in both sides steering rack unit

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,410 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,863 miles

offside front tyre inner edge of tread feels slightly raised

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre inner edge of tread feels slightly raised

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Jul 2008 81,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre inner edge of tread feels slightly raised

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside front tyre inner edge of tread feels slightly raised

offside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Jul 2007 76,255 miles

advise slight noise to offside front wheel further investigation needed

advise slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,867 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

full plastic undertray fitted, acess to view components limited

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

Pass 4 Jul 2005

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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YE51 FLD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE51 FLD, 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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YE51 FLD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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