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YR51 DNF

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 DNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,113 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 141,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 128,577 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS + OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,934 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,353 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,120 miles

rear number plate slightly stained

very slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 Jul 2013 90,113 miles

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)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly stained

very slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,161 miles

offside rear tyre getting low in tread

offside reverse light lens damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low in tread

offside reverse light lens damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,494 miles

Both rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,494 miles

Both rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,690 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,488 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,124 miles

rear brake pads low.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads low.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,451 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH LIFTING OUT OF SEATING ARRANGEMENT

Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH LIFTING OUT OF SEATING ARRANGEMENT

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YR51 DNF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YR51 DNF, 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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YR51 DNF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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