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Y869 GAH

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 GAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,894 miles

exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front discs corroded

slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,101 miles

exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front discs starting to corrode

play in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,010 miles

exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,305 miles

exhaust mounts in poor condition

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged advise replacement

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 46,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,517 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 0mm on outer edge

rear tyres perished/cracked

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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Y869 GAH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y869 GAH, 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 Y869 GAH registered?

Y869 GAH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y869 GAH safe to buy?

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