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YH51 CGV

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 97,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,865 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Cambelt due??

EML on dash

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,831 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,157 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,195 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,879 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 45,879 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,852 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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YH51 CGV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CGV, 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 YH51 CGV registered?

YH51 CGV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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