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Y81 KAD

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 KAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 132,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 132,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,700 miles

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

Offside Front ALLOY HUB CORRODED

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,625 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,553 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,549 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 124,502 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 121,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 121,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,897 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,940 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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Y81 KAD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y81 KAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y81 KAD registered?

Y81 KAD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y81 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 KAD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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