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YE51 YSO

2001 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,619 miles

Nearside Front arm rubber is slightly deteriorating

exhaust centre section is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 160,533 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 151,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,006 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 146,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

o/s wiper starting to smear / rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 146,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s wiper starting to smear / rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 135,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 135,535 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,884 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)

advise nearside and offside rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,856 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,009 miles

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

n/s/r no.plate lamp slightly dim

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush splitting slightly.(front bush)

o/s/r parking brake down on efficiency

Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r no.plate lamp slightly dim

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush splitting slightly.(front bush)

o/s/r parking brake down on efficiency

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,506 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 YSO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE51 YSO, 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 YSO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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