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YH51 YFW

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,034 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 150,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 149,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 146,221 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2010 139,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 130,931 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 130,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 120,723 miles

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres have 3mm of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,304 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 98,491 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2006 98,491 miles

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

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2005 88,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 88,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

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 YFW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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