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Y93 XRH

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,800 mi
Last recorded145,800 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 XRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 145,800 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,829 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil too low

Fail 14 Mar 2017 144,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective wheel bearing bolts loose (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil too low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 143,274 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 143,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,466 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 141,461 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 137,929 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 137,929 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 137,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 137,924 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2012 135,810 miles

both front wheels hard to turn

front wheel 17% inbalance

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 130,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 120,993 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 120,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 115,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 106,125 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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Y93 XRH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y93 XRH, 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 Y93 XRH registered?

Y93 XRH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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