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Y928 NBY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,183 mi
Last recorded101,183 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 101,183 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2016 95,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 95,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 82,056 miles

nearside obligatry mirror cracked but not effecting drivers view

offside inner track rod slight play present

Fail 21 May 2014 82,056 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside obligatry mirror cracked but not effecting drivers view

offside inner track rod slight play present

Pass 22 May 2013 79,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 72,648 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 72,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 66,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 62,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 55,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 37,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,154 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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Y928 NBY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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