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Y919 MEV

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,121 mi
Last recorded206,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 MEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 206,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 206,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 197,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low warning

Pass 27 Sep 2017 191,865 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 191,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 186,638 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 178,237 miles

Offside Rear park-brake effort lower than expected

oil-leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 178,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides hoses damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear park-brake effort lower than expected

oil-leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 170,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 163,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 153,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 149,024 miles

front number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 149,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 135,843 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 135,843 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 120,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 105,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,072 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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Y919 MEV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y919 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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Y919 MEV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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