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Y919 OBN

2001 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,615 mi
Last recorded162,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 162,615 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre approaching wear indicator

Pass 19 Jul 2012 153,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tow bar electrics not working no wiring connected but tow bar safe and sound

Fail 19 Jul 2012 153,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tow bar electrics not working no wiring connected but tow bar safe and sound

Pass 8 Apr 2011 147,654 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 147,645 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 3 Apr 2010 138,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 138,322 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 114,290 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 OBN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y919 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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