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YF51 JMX

2001 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,886 mi
Last recorded180,886 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 180,886 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) at steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer tyre wall damaged [no cords showing]

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 169,245 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both ( axle bushes - trailing arm bushes - worn - slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing lock to lock only ( inner hub and anti roll bar ) (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 168,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high offside is low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside - high (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure Steering rack gaiter split Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted Tyre has ply or cords exposed - front and rear - nearside and offside - both - all (4.1.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both ( axle bushes - trailing arm bushes - worn - slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing lock to lock only ( inner hub and anti roll bar ) (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 159,674 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 16 Oct 2014 155,287 miles

Exhaust rear mounting corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 155,287 miles

Exhaust rear mounting corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 151,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 151,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 144,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag fault

no rear passenger seats

Pass 23 Sep 2011 138,159 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 138,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 128,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,276 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 114,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 114,689 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,607 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 97,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 60,159 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone front bushers sliting and sligth play in them

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 JMX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF51 JMX, 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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YF51 JMX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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