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YR51 LRE

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 LRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,849 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 149,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not attached (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not attached (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cannot access rear seats due to tools

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,137 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2023 141,126 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking FROM RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,806 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 137,806 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod arm slight play

Offside Front Track rod arm slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2021 132,529 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod arm slight play

Offside Front Track rod arm slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 130,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,362 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,321 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,114 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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YR51 LRE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LRE, 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 YR51 LRE registered?

YR51 LRE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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