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2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 NUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,566 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)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,067 miles

CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on out side

Fail 30 Apr 2014 129,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on out side

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,855 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,855 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,522 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

s/rack n/s tie rod slight wear

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,180 miles

Play in O/S steering rack end.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in O/S steering rack end.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,999 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,491 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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Y876 NUM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y876 NUM, 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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Y876 NUM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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