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Y822 RRX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,319 mi
Last recorded167,319 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 RRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 167,319 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 163,221 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 158,832 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 158,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 158,068 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2021 158,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre becoming badly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 157,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 157,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 155,877 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust becoming noisy

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

minor exhaust leak from flexi pipe

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2019 155,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust becoming noisy

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

minor exhaust leak from flexi pipe

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,258 miles

all springs becoming corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,265 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

minor exhaust leaks at joints

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge and starting to perish

Fail 29 Mar 2017 148,265 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs becoming corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

minor exhaust leaks at joints

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2016 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are perished in tread

offside wiper blade splitting

slight free play in offside inner steering rack joint

splits in offside front/rear tyre sidewall/s

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,674 miles

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

exhaust leaking rear section area

free play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 26 Mar 2015 136,674 miles

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

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

exhaust leaking rear section area

free play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 134,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,768 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 126,768 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 122,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 109,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 82,154 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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 RRX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y822 RRX, 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 Y822 RRX registered?

Y822 RRX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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