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Y869 UDO

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,984 mi
Last recorded160,984 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 UDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 160,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 150,453 miles

co emissions erratic

corrosion in exhaust system

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn outside centre 3/4, nail in tread + cut close to inner cords

rear exhaust mounts secured with wire + clips

Fail 19 Oct 2015 150,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15v (4.1.E.1)

co emissions erratic

corrosion in exhaust system

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn outside centre 3/4, nail in tread + cut close to inner cords

rear exhaust mounts secured with wire + clips

Pass 27 Sep 2014 139,186 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 139,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,384 miles

advise engine light on dash

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

advise slight play in offside rack end

Fail 28 Sep 2013 127,384 miles

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

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

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

advise engine light on dash

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

advise slight play in offside rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2012 120,070 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,070 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres have outer edges worn

front brake disks in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres have outer edges worn

front brake disks in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,508 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disks in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2010 103,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disks in poor condition

rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 75,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,206 miles

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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Y869 UDO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y869 UDO, 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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Y869 UDO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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