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Y928 JAD

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,955 mi
Last recorded198,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 198,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are wearing thin

slight damage to n/s headlamp

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 27 Sep 2012 198,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are wearing thin

slight damage to n/s headlamp

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 22 Sep 2011 187,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 187,330 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 186,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

mirror cover missing

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 12 Oct 2010 186,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

mirror cover missing

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 22 Oct 2009 179,694 miles

Near side headlamp has cracked lense and inside glass satarting to mist up.

Off side mirror cover missing.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and small leak from top of box.

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen.

slight nocking noise from front suspension/steering but unable to detect any major wear as all components have slight wear.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 179,694 miles

Near side headlamp has cracked lense and inside glass satarting to mist up.

Off side mirror cover missing.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and small leak from top of box.

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen.

slight nocking noise from front suspension/steering but unable to detect any major wear as all components have slight wear.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 160,026 miles

N/s/front headlamp lense cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 160,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

N/s/front headlamp lense cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 129,565 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 129,565 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near/Side/Front headlamp glass cracked †Small stone chips windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 100,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 72,763 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 72,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y928 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y928 JAD, 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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Y928 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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