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Y941 HAU

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,017 mi
Last recorded160,017 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 HAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,017 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer has small leak.

Fail 25 Oct 2024 160,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer has small leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 151,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 151,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 143,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,371 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,017 miles

Nearside Front CALIPER ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING

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

Nearside Rear SIDELIGHT INCORRECT BULB OBVIOUSLY TOO BRIGHT

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

Offside Rear SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE CASE OF MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES LESS THAN 50%

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

Fail 3 May 2019 121,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front CALIPER ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING

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

Nearside Rear SIDELIGHT INCORRECT BULB OBVIOUSLY TOO BRIGHT

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

Offside Rear SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE CASE OF MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES LESS THAN 50%

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

Pass 4 May 2018 117,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements slightly high. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear incorrect bulb in side light

slightly long parking brake travel

Fail 4 May 2018 117,207 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements slightly high. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear incorrect bulb in side light

slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 109,147 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 109,105 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear exhaust support broke

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust supports broke

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear exhaust supports broke

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,509 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,402 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,326 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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Y941 HAU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y941 HAU, 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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Y941 HAU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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