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Y938 LUA

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 LUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,472 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,105 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 105,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 99,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,220 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 96,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 87,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 79,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 72,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 72,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside front outer tyrewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,151 miles

Slight cut in Offside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,281 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 25,070 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 LUA is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LUA, 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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What year was Y938 LUA registered?

Y938 LUA is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y938 LUA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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