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Y87 PDC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,339 mi
Last recorded151,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 PDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 151,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger at the rear corroded and come away

exhaust in the centre deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a.b.s ring on the driveshaft broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low and scraping sound when wheel is rotated (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger at the rear corroded and come away

exhaust in the centre deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger at the rear corroded and come away

Fail 15 Feb 2017 146,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 142,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 132,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 132,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 127,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managemant light on

n/s front wiper split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 127,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managemant light on

n/s front wiper split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,162 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2010 111,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,414 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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Y87 PDC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y87 PDC, 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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Y87 PDC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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