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Y915 OBY

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,299 miles

Clicking noise from brakes during R.B.T.

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake pads look low/ Rear brake discs scored

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clicking noise from brakes during R.B.T.

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake pads look low/ Rear brake discs scored

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 63,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,547 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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Y915 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y915 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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Y915 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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