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Y936 YPX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 YPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 128,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 128,223 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 123,832 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear on inner edge / cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 123,832 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear on inner edge / cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 113,573 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 113,573 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 108,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 99,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 99,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 89,559 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 86,095 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 86,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,107 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 80,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

o/s/r tyre worn low in centre- n/s/r tyre worn low on edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,975 miles

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

Nearside front spot light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,975 miles

Nearside front spot light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2007 64,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,222 miles

both rear brake discs lightly scored.

both rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,944 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YPX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y936 YPX, 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 YPX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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