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Y947 NNK

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 NNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,414 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2017 124,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting worn (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 115,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,996 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 106,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,439 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 100,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,842 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,407 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 76,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,815 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,815 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,401 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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Y947 NNK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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