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YG51 UVX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,429 mi
Last recorded175,429 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 UVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 175,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 171,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 171,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 163,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 139,369 miles

exh corroded rear mounting temp rep

Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 129,637 miles

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,487 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,487 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2010 121,059 miles

park brake near end of travel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,541 miles

park brake getting near end of travel

Fail 11 Nov 2009 112,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

park brake getting near end of travel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,902 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,542 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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YG51 UVX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVX, 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 YG51 UVX registered?

YG51 UVX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 UVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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