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Y936 KAV

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,285 mi
Last recorded198,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 KAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 198,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 196,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 193,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 190,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 188,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,712 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 181,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 179,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil/fluid leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 175,888 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil/fluid leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 173,022 miles

condition of rear brake disc inner faces

heavy rust in rear fuel filter

smoke from engine

Fail 25 Sep 2012 173,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

condition of rear brake disc inner faces

heavy rust in rear fuel filter

smoke from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2011 170,652 miles

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

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

cond of n/s wiper blade

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 170,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

cond of n/s wiper blade

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 147,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 124,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 105,782 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,324 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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Y936 KAV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y936 KAV, 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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Y936 KAV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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