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Y945 AAV

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,315 mi
Last recorded170,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 170,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 155,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 148,438 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 15 May 2019 145,657 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs very rusty

water in n/s/f head light

Fail 15 May 2019 145,656 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs very rusty

water in n/s/f head light

Pass 17 May 2018 143,294 miles

Offside steering track rod has play in inner joint

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 143,292 miles

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

Offside steering track rod has play in inner joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 140,142 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2017 140,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 135,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 130,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2015 130,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 125,071 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 124,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 120,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 113,421 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 113,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 106,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 97,111 miles

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

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

front brake disc's lipping

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear brake disc's rusting badly

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside inner rack joint

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs rusting badly

Pass 22 May 2008 73,660 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front tyre tread depth approx 2mm

offside front tyre tread depth approx 3mm

rear brake disc's rusting badly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 May 2008 73,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread depth approx 2mm

offside front tyre tread depth approx 3mm

rear brake disc's rusting badly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2007 63,328 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S/F Fog light inop.

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Note! Front and rear brake pads wearing low, also rear disc's rusting and will require replacing when pads are done.

Pass 23 May 2006 52,251 miles

Both rear brake disc's starting to rust on out side edges.

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints.

Very slight play in front anti-roll bar links.

Fail 23 May 2006 52,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear brake disc's starting to rust on out side edges.

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

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints.

Very slight play in front anti-roll bar links.

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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Y945 AAV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 Y945 AAV, 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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Y945 AAV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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