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Y878 KFB

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,488 mi
Last recorded142,488 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 KFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 142,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 142,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,906 miles

Front both shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 140,906 miles

Front both shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,683 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 139,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 138,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering rack end

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 138,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering rack end

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 130,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,271 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 121,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 104,829 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,171 miles

Damage to nearside chassis

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in nearside front link arm

Slight separation to Nearside front suspension bush

Fail 10 Nov 2009 95,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damage to nearside chassis

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear lamp top lamp inoperative

Oil leak

Play in nearside front link arm

Slight separation to Nearside front suspension bush

Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to centre floor pan

Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,915 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to centre floor pan

Nearside inner C.V.gaiter insecure

Passenger blade damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y878 KFB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y878 KFB, 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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Y878 KFB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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