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YG51 UVY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,888 mi
Last recorded207,888 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 UVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 207,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 2 Feb 2016 202,231 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 202,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 195,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 189,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 185,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 185,930 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

coolat level low

front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 181,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

coolat level low

front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 171,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 160,595 miles

O/S/F steering rack tie bar slight play.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 147,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 130,266 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 21 Dec 2007 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,849 miles

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

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 UVY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

YG51 UVY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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