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231,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust system corroded and one mount bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front & rear number plates faded slightly
o/s/r wheel bearing noisey
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front brake flexi-hose perished
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y947 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 Y947 GJO, 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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Y947 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 May 2001.
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