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YV51 HSJ

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

slight corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Jul 2017 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: all (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded and has slight exhaust blow.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake discs slightly pitted

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 25 Jul 2016 113,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: all (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake discs slightly pitted

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,138 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,138 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,768 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front track rod ends are corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front abs rings are corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

slight play in both front inner steering knuckles

Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,768 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front track rod ends are corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front abs rings are corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

slight play in both front inner steering knuckles

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,458 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

both front trackrod ends are quite corroded

rear shockabsorbers are quite rotten

rear silencer is blowing slightly

slight play in both front steering knuckles

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f comfort bush is split

n/s/f wishbone bush is split

n/s/r number plate light is dull

o/s/f sidelight is dull

slight play in both front steering knuckles

suspension componements are quite rusty

track rod ends are very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,373 miles

front brake flexi's starting to split

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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YV51 HSJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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