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YE51 USM

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,006 mi
Last recorded192,006 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 USM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 192,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 185,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 178,874 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on them

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 178,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on them

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 170,822 miles

slight play in offside front inner track arm ball joint

Fail 4 Oct 2016 170,822 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside front side light inopp (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in offside front inner track arm ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2015 162,444 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 162,442 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 153,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 144,065 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,509 miles

O/Sdoor mirror cover damaged

Offside headlamp starting to tarnish

Slight play in steering rack

Surface cracks offside front flexible

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,509 miles

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

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

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

O/Sdoor mirror cover damaged

Offside headlamp starting to tarnish

Slight play in steering rack

Surface cracks offside front flexible

Fail 24 Oct 2011 123,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 113,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,571 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 104,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,119 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 83,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,976 miles

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Pass 7 Sep 2005 60,482 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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YE51 USM 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 65.2%.

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 USM, 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 USM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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