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Y926 PMJ

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,614 mi
Last recorded225,614 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 PMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 225,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 224,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 222,300 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 222,281 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 215,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 207,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 203,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 203,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 192,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (play to maximum) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 192,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball end (play to maximum) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 182,771 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 182,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 168,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 156,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 156,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,521 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 140,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,887 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

rear tyres worn just over 2mm on edges - limit allowed in 1.6mm

Fail 26 Mar 2010 97,887 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

rear tyres worn just over 2mm on edges - limit allowed in 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,506 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,210 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 75,210 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 75,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,193 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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Y926 PMJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y926 PMJ, 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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Y926 PMJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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