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Y871 ONP

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 ONP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 142,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyer slight cut in side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,132 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,003 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,950 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,158 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 115,031 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,031 miles

n/s mirror missing

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,100 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,321 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 88,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,017 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)

Pass 8 May 2006 76,409 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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Y871 ONP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y871 ONP, 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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Y871 ONP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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