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Y914 OBY

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,983 miles

Offside reverse lamp damaged

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

Water condesation in nearside headlamp

Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside reverse lamp damaged

Water condesation in nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,972 miles

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

Evidence of tyre contact with deflection shield on full lock

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

Water condesation in nearside headlamp unit

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

All front and rear brake disc rusted

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

Evidence of tyre contact with deflection shield on full lock

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

Water condesation in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 29 May 2014 88,887 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front pads 75-80% worn offside front pads 65-70% worn nearside.

front suspension shockabsorbers are bouncy.

offside rear door stay stiff.

Fail 28 May 2014 88,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front pads 75-80% worn offside front pads 65-70% worn nearside.

offside rear door stay stiff.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,978 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,883 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine management warning light stays on

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,049 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,049 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,333 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,742 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,987 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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Y914 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y914 OBY, 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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Y914 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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