CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y908 MBM

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 MBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,817 miles

Offside Front fog lamp slight damage

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,545 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working head h 7 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,690 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,144 miles

n/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,144 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,461 miles

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,461 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,337 miles

N/S/R/ TYRE HAS DEEP CUTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS WATER MARKED

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,508 miles

front & rear number plates water marked

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y908 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y908 MBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y908 MBM?

You can check the full history of Y908 MBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y908 MBM registered?

Y908 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y908 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 MBM shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y908 MBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y908 MBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.