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YH51 CGO

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,428 mi
Last recorded184,428 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 184,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 175,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 157,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 157,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested as dipped lights are not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested as dipped lights are not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded .has minor gas leaks

Front & Rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grass or other materials

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Mot carried out in wet & frozen conditions

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Not able to check rear seat belts as a cage is fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear hand brake effort is low / just met minimum mot requirements

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arms are corroded / pins / bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 157,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 157,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 157,297 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 155,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 155,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 154,437 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 154,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 151,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 151,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 143,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 132,948 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 125,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 97,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 71,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,957 miles

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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YH51 CGO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YH51 CGO, 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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YH51 CGO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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