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YL51 FDN

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,338 mi
Last recorded131,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,338 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 26 Jun 2013 131,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,625 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 104,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes slightly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2010 88,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

dashboard service indicator is lit

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

scuff marks on both front inner wheel arches. At the time of the test the new tyres fitted are clearing the arches but I would recommend that the wheel alignment be checked

unable to clearly see rear springs etc due to suspension arrangement

when the vehicle was driven onto the ramp there was a clicking noise from the nearside front driveshaft. Although there is no evidence of wear at the time of the test I suspect there is when loaded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,791 miles

dashboard service indicator is lit

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

scuff marks on both front inner wheel arches. At the time of the test the new tyres fitted are clearing the arches but I would recommend that the wheel alignment be checked

unable to clearly see rear springs etc due to suspension arrangement

when the vehicle was driven onto the ramp there was a clicking noise from the nearside front driveshaft. Although there is no evidence of wear at the time of the test I suspect there is when loaded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,112 miles

both front wheels slightly rubbing on plastic cover on full lock

nearside front tyre split outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

both front wheels slightly rubbing on plastic cover on full lock

nearside front tyre split outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

deep cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

deep cut in nearside front tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,676 miles

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

offside front driveshaft outer gaiter has very small split

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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YL51 FDN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL51 FDN, 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 YL51 FDN registered?

YL51 FDN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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