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Y82 WEW

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,492 mi
Last recorded134,492 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 WEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,492 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 134,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 121,877 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 116,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,642 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Lift tread, Susspect A Rear Shocker Problem

Both front Tyres Starting To Scrub Outer Edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,919 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 111,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,347 miles

Centre Exhaust Mounts One Broken But Other Still Supporting ok

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust Mounts One Broken But Other Still Supporting ok

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,640 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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Y82 WEW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 Y82 WEW, 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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Y82 WEW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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