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Y897 NLR

2001 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,328 mi
Last recorded160,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 NLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,328 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 154,928 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 142,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,108 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2019 140,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 137,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 137,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 132,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 132,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,766 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,283 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 113,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 107,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 76,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 69,021 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 69,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,065 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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Y897 NLR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y897 NLR, 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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Y897 NLR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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