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Y879 UOH

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 UOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 163,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 153,412 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly weak

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 145,314 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 27 Feb 2010 139,896 miles

front tyres starting to wear close to wear bars

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly worn

steering arms have slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2009 129,769 miles

nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

nearside inner rim has damage

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 16 Feb 2009 129,769 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

nearside inner rim has damage

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 115,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 104,867 miles

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

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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Y879 UOH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y879 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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What year was Y879 UOH registered?

Y879 UOH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y879 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 UOH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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