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Y895 NBY

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

194,786 mi
Last recorded194,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 194,786 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant over temperature on dash.

Fail 7 May 2025 194,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant over temperature on dash.

Pass 30 Apr 2024 192,694 miles

nearside repeater cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2024 192,694 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside repeater cover missing

Pass 27 Apr 2023 190,326 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 183,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 183,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 178,802 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 12 May 2020 175,135 miles

Central Front Rear View Mirror DETERIORATED

Excess TRAVEL on Parking Brake Lever

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone REAR Bush DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Tyre INNER Edge WORN and NAIL in TYRE

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Fail 12 May 2020 175,135 miles

Central Front Rear View Mirror DETERIORATED

Excess TRAVEL on Parking Brake Lever

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone REAR Bush DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre INNER Edge WORN and NAIL in TYRE

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2019 167,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,229 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 160,653 miles

Both front tyres outer slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre inner slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer slightly worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 154,170 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 154,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 147,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake , just meeting efficency level

Front Lower Oil leakage from engine area

Fail 18 Apr 2016 147,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Oil leakage from engine area

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake , just meeting efficency level

Pass 29 Apr 2015 139,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 129,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2013 120,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 115,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 115,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 106,609 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 106,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,530 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,698 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,997 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING THIN INNER 1/4,S

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,997 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING THIN INNER 1/4,S

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,439 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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Y895 NBY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 Y895 NBY, 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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Y895 NBY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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