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Y887 PJH

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 PJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 151,081 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 151,081 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 147,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak timing belt side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 138,255 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 136,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer hanger broken, but is adequately secure

Fail 9 Jul 2018 129,494 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer hanger broken, but is adequately secure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 121,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,582 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,185 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 79,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 701,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 60,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust securing bracket broken but exhaust still stable

Pass 15 Jul 2005 40,738 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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Y887 PJH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y887 PJH, 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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Y887 PJH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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