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Y835 RRX

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,487 mi
Last recorded175,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 RRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 175,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 170,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 165,945 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 165,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 157,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 157,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 149,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 149,161 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 138,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 127,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 127,339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 113,263 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 113,263 miles

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

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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Y835 RRX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y835 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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Y835 RRX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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