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YR51 LPU

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,954 mi
Last recorded85,954 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure door body moulding adrift causing a projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,017 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

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

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

front discs worn slightly

headlight wiperblades split

rear discs corroded and worn slightly

rxhaust in rusty condition

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

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

front discs worn slightly

headlight wiperblades split

rear discs corroded and worn slightly

rxhaust in rusty condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,245 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 LPU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR51 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 LPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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