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YY51 AXX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,015 mi
Last recorded214,015 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 AXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 214,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag fault warning displayed

off side front mirror cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 202,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 177,912 miles

front and rear springs corroded

front discs lipped

front lower arm bushes worn

noises from multi v belt area ??

osf osr nsr shock absorbers slightly soft

slight play in both sides of rack

Fail 14 Feb 2011 177,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all shock absorbers slightly soft

front and rear springs corroded

front discs lipped

front lower arm bushes worn

noises from multi v belt area ??

slight play in both sides of rack

slight play in nsf anti roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Jan 2010 156,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 156,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 144,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 144,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 131,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 131,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 108,143 miles

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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YY51 AXX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY51 AXX, 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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YY51 AXX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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