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Y876 SVS

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,414 mi
Last recorded128,414 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 SVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,635 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 120,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

General corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

both front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,060 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn from inner/outer and rear

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear seat belt not checked due to object on the seat

Fail 30 Sep 2019 120,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not clicking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases suspect rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn from inner/outer and rear

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belt not checked due to object on the seat

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,239 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 119,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACKEND (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,697 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 117,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,250 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,739 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,541 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 111,541 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 91,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 86,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust bracket corroded

number plates delaminating

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,623 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

number plates delaminating

Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 72,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear number plates slightly distorted

o/s/f headlight lense cracked but not affecting beam pattern

o/s/r upper position bulb inop

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 SVS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Y876 SVS, 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 SVS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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