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Y898 RJB

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 134,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,696 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

mil on

Fail 13 Dec 2018 123,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

mil on

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 108,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 93,379 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,892 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,525 miles

Headlamp aim at lower end of height range, nearside will not adjust higher

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,191 miles

Nearside headlamp aim at bottom of height limet ,will not adjust any higher

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,213 miles

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

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)

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,177 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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Y898 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y898 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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Y898 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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