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F18 RJP

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 RJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 144,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge smooth and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,591 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,117 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front headlamp wiper inop

offside rear tyre wearin on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front headlamp wiper inop

top rear side lights inop, (lower ones ok) so not less than 50% inop.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light stays on

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre rippling on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,644 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,879 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,879 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,113 miles

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,169 miles

All brake disc's have surface rust, (requires driving).

Front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

All brake disc's have surface rust, (requires driving).

Front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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F18 RJP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 F18 RJP, 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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F18 RJP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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