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Y634 HYG

2001 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,838 mi
Last recorded135,838 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo XC70112,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 HYG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,838 miles

Handbrake has only a little reserve travel. Handbrake efficiency on the 16% limit. Would suggest needs attention.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 135,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake has only a little reserve travel. Handbrake efficiency on the 16% limit. Would suggest needs attention.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 130,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,409 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

slight play in steering

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

slight play in steering

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 110,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,322 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 103,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 103,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 95,934 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 95,933 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

underbody of vehicle quite muddy restricting some inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,909 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 70,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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Y634 HYG is a 2001 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 112,134 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y634 HYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y634 HYG is a 2001 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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