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Y874 UOH

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 UOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,586 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,466 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe to tank has split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,697 miles

EML on pre 1993

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,089 miles

EML on pre 2003

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on pre 2003

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,265 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,162 miles

EML ON

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,162 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,351 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 195/65v15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,351 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 195/65v15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,012 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 89,012 miles

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

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

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,278 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,008 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,088 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 80,088 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,768 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front track control arm bush is starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,630 miles

noise o/s/r hand brake

Pass 3 Sep 2005 54,690 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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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Y874 UOH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y874 UOH, 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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Y874 UOH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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