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Y822 KCS

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 KCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 192,385 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILTER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S Drive Shaft Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 192,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not ajust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seals times two (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top bush, deteriorating

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

sill covers fitted, unable to do full inspection

Pass 12 May 2021 185,155 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing, stiff when turning

Pass 25 Mar 2020 177,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 173,282 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 173,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 169,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 169,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively times two (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 162,381 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to objects in rear

Pass 4 Apr 2016 156,428 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 156,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front torque mount (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,098 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust boxes and hangers have detioration

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 102,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 93,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,424 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)

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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Y822 KCS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y822 KCS, 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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Y822 KCS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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