MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount collapsed and spring rubbing on inner wing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking
o/s/f track rod has play in it
o/s/f track rod has play in it
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear upper side lights inop
n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting
o/s door mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer side wall
slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering arms
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear upper side lights inop
n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting
o/s door mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre has cuts too outter side wall
slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering arms
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YV51 SZR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 November 2001.
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