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Y91 REE

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

218,537 mi
Last recorded218,537 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 REE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 218,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 4 Aug 2025 218,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 210,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust center to cat joint severely corroded

general corrosion on vehicle

handbrake travel just acceptable

Fail 12 Aug 2024 210,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust center to cat joint severely corroded

general corrosion on vehicle

handbrake travel just acceptable

Pass 14 Dec 2022 205,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel just acceptable

Fail 12 Dec 2022 205,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel just acceptable

Pass 20 Dec 2021 192,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (in cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (in cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 6 Dec 2021 192,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (in cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (in cradle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 11 Dec 2020 182,032 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2020 177,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar mount bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar mount bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 177,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar mount bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar mount bush in cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 170,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 170,472 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached pin snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 153,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 146,025 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,164 miles

parking brake effort only just met minimum requirement

Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,740 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 123,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,077 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush parting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 107,940 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,615 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 101,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,248 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,845 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,204 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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Y91 REE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y91 REE, 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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Y91 REE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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