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Y943 YAP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,312 mi
Last recorded137,312 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 YAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,312 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake has drag.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in both inner ends of steering rack.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 137,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake has drag.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in both inner ends of steering rack.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 137,302 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 137,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 110,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 101,272 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 90,413 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit(almost through to canvas)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,413 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit(almost through to canvas)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,976 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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Y943 YAP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAP, 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 YAP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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