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YV51 SZR

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

253,555 mi
Last recorded253,555 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 SZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 253,555 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 253,555 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 243,455 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 243,455 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 238,725 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 238,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 230,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 230,280 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 240,597 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 240,597 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 237,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 225,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 216,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 216,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 207,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 182,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 154,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 154,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 134,313 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 134,313 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,735 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,735 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 82,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 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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