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Y943 NPP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,027 mi
Last recorded165,027 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 NPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 165,027 miles

Front rust ridges on discs

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

Rear tyres poor on edges

srs message on dash but no light

Fail 2 Sep 2016 165,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front rust ridges on discs

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

Offside Rear upper side bulb not working

Rear tyres poor on edges

srs message on dash but no light

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened front pads 70 percent wear (3.5.1n)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slightly low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 159,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 155,853 miles

parking brake travel

slight front brake imbalance

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 3 Sep 2012 151,843 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 151,833 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 145,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,454 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 140,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 134,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 134,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 128,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering lock stops worn

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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Y943 NPP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y943 NPP, 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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Y943 NPP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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