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YK51 LWO

2001 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

235,486 mi
Last recorded235,486 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 LWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 235,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 235,484 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 231,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 227,667 miles

handbrake high

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 223,493 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

front lower arm inner bushes worn

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2013 220,486 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 220,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 216,982 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light not working.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 216,223 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

airbag warning light not working.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 211,390 miles

both front tyres fouling wheel arch linings

front brake pads on the limit

slight play in both steering rack ball joints

travel on handbrake

wear on all brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2011 211,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres fouling wheel arch linings

front brake pads on the limit

slight play in both steering rack ball joints

travel on handbrake

wear on all brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 204,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 186,643 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres low on edges

Nearside front brake hose perrished

Nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside front tyre worn on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 181,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 174,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

slight play steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2007 174,508 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres getting worn

slight play rack+pinion

Pass 12 Jan 2006 162,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 162,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2004 143,701 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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YK51 LWO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK51 LWO, 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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YK51 LWO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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