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Y891 KRN

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,989 mi
Last recorded267,989 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 KRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 267,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 267,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 242,864 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 242,864 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 214,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 214,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 181,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 151,726 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 151,726 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 120,081 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 120,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,199 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,950 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,228 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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Y891 KRN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y891 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y891 KRN registered?

Y891 KRN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y891 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 KRN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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