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Y902 BKJ

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

226,056 mi
Last recorded226,056 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 BKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 226,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 225,680 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability mountain sheared (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2019 225,628 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 220,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 220,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2017 218,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 218,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 213,091 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 213,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 211,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling rubbing on inner wing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling rubbing on inner wing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 203,260 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit and on inside edge - early replacement recommended

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 203,260 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit and on inside edge - early replacement recommended

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 194,157 miles

front lower arm inner bushes worn

nsf tyre low tread

nsr tyre low tread

osf outer cv boot in poor condishion

rear brake disks worn

rear exhaust poorly supported and in poor condishion

Pass 31 May 2013 183,027 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 183,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 168,464 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 157,230 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2010 145,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 132,449 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 132,443 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 7 Apr 2008 122,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,446 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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Y902 BKJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y902 BKJ, 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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Y902 BKJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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