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Y929 MBM

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,104 mi
Last recorded161,104 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 MBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 161,104 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system very correded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,639 miles

Inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2016 149,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working correctly (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working when fog light on (1.3.1b)

Inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 137,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side rear bumper missaligned.

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

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

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

Passenger side front headlamp condensated.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side rear bumper missaligned.

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger side front headlamp condensated.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

plastic covers fitteed to side sills

Fail 4 Mar 2013 110,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

plastic covers fitteed to side sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,964 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 101,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,445 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 83,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,744 miles

handbrake has only small amount of reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,138 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,664 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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Y929 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y929 MBM, 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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Y929 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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