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Y884 RJB

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,648 mi
Last recorded201,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 201,648 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 196,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 193,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 178,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2013

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 179,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2012 179,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2011 173,336 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 164,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 153,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 153,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 121,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 105,387 miles

bit of wear in rack balljoints

front pads getting low

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2006 105,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

bit of wear in rack balljoints

front pads getting low

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

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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Y884 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y884 RJB, 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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Y884 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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