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YH51 OBN

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,584 mi
Last recorded169,584 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 169,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 158,689 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn and slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 150,410 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,735 miles

both front struts are leaking and corroded i advise that they be changed as soon as posible

both steering rack inner ball ends have slight play

front discs worn

rear discs worn pitted and slightly scored

Fail 17 Aug 2012 142,624 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front struts are leaking and corroded i advise that they be changed as soon as posible

both steering rack inner ball ends have slight play

front discs worn

offside front flexy is deteriorated and i advise it is changed as soon as posible

rear discs worn pitted and slightly scored

Fail 13 Aug 2011 134,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of leaks from front struts

Pass 13 Aug 2011 134,355 miles

signs of leaks from front struts

Pass 14 Aug 2010 126,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 115,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,125 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 OBN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

YH51 OBN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YH51 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 OBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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