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Y903 MEV

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,359 mi
Last recorded147,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 MEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside handbrake reading lower

nearside rear tyre cracked in treaded area and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracked in treaded area and low

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 23 May 2016 143,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,001 miles

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

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

n/s/front steering stop worn

Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,000 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/front anti-roll bar link slight play

n/s/front hand brake reading low

n/s/front steering stop worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 132,078 miles

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

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

front shock absorber damp

managment lamp on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 132,074 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front shock absorber damp

managment lamp on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,428 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

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 17 Apr 2012 104,582 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

track out

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,582 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

track out

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 100,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,926 miles

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,490 miles

Both front wishbone bushes heavily worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,608 miles

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

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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Y903 MEV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y903 MEV, 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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What year was Y903 MEV registered?

Y903 MEV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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