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YF51 FLX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

238,344 mi
Last recorded238,344 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 238,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 228,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play lower swivle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 220,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 208,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 197,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 183,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 183,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 168,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 154,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 148,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 142,684 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside rear tyre cuts on wall

Fail 16 Nov 2010 142,682 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside rear tyre cuts on wall

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 131,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 125,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 118,940 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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YF51 FLX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF51 FLX, 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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What year was YF51 FLX registered?

YF51 FLX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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