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Y938 HHB

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,316 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,382 miles

off side rear hand brake low reading

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,125 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,491 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,114 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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Y938 HHB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y938 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y938 HHB registered?

Y938 HHB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y938 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y938 HHB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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