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YV51 KWY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

183,676 mi
Last recorded183,676 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 183,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 178,515 miles

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) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 178,515 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 174,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 171,653 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end

some suspension bushes deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc scored

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2020 169,086 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 169,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 164,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 160,975 miles

child seats fitted in rear of car

front fog lamps inoperative

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2018 160,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 154,841 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

child seats fitted in rear, seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 152,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 152,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 141,912 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 141,911 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 132,976 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 124,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,467 miles

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,838 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,615 miles

surface cut on wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2009 109,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 105,283 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 98,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,507 miles

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.

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 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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What year was YV51 KWY registered?

YV51 KWY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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