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Y818 JUB

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,279 mi
Last recorded191,279 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 JUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 191,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 190,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 178,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 159,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 159,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 159,722 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 142,226 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 134,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,710 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner wall but not deep enough to see cords

Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,708 miles

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

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

Nearside front headlamp misted up but does not effect beam

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner wall but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,972 miles

n/s/f road tyre on 2mm o/s/f road tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp with oil.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 88,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play movement found in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,424 miles

Slight play movement found in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,157 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 76,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,692 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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Y818 JUB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y818 JUB, 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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Y818 JUB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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