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Y878 YGH

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 160,856 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

O/S/F TYRE SLIGTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 155,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE WEAING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 142,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 135,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 135,749 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK UPPER & LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK UPPER & LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK UPPER & LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK UPPER & LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 123,272 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 123,121 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 117,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,715 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 100,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,323 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 78,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,698 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,698 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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Y878 YGH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y878 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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