MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lamps inoperative
o/s cv boots weeping
o/s headlamp misted and poor pattern
slight play n/s steering rack end
some suspension bushes deteriorated
n/s/r brake disc scored
front fog lamps inoperative
front fog lamps inoperative
n/s/r brake disc slightly scored
o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn
o/s/r tyre perished in tread area
slight play n/s steering rack end
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front fog lamps inoperative
n/s/r brake disc slightly scored
o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn
o/s/r tyre perished in tread area
slight play n/s steering rack end
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, seat belt not tested
front fog lamps inoperative
n/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorated
o/s cv boot weeping
oil leak
slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint
steering column u/j stiff
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, seat belt not tested
front fog lamps inoperative
n/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorated
o/s cv boot weeping
oil leak
slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint
steering column u/j stiff
child seats fitted in rear of car
front fog lamps inoperative
slight bind to n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres on legal limit
child seats fitted in rear of car
front fog lamps inoperative
slight bind to n/s/r wheel
brake hoses slightly perished
child seats fitted in rear, seat belts not tested
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play o/s steering arm
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel cap seal perished
Rear discs corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs corroded.
surface cut on wall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
surface cut on wall of nearside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YV51 KWY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 YV51 KWY, 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 KWY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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