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YG51 LBP

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,295 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check fuel cap - no key provided

Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check fuel cap - no key provided

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to check fuel cap seal - no key

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Unable to check fuel cap seal - no key

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,035 miles

Exhaust back deteriorated (corroded)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,543 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,355 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,444 miles

exhaust middle box rattling

n/s headlamp wiper blade split

n/s/f anti roll bar link leaking grease from bottom ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2010 59,166 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,914 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 32,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 32,305 miles

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

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

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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YG51 LBP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG51 LBP, 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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YG51 LBP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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