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YV51 HSE

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,847 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 53,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,747 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate poor condition and insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

washer jets poor

Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

washer jets poor

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,356 miles

offside headlamp full of condensation

Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,356 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlamp full of condensation

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,204 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 35,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,296 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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YV51 HSE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 YV51 HSE, 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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YV51 HSE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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