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Y81 RLB

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,467 mi
Last recorded101,467 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 RLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,058 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 83,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,309 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 RLB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y81 RLB, 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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What year was Y81 RLB registered?

Y81 RLB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y81 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 RLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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