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Y947 SOO

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,908 mi
Last recorded225,908 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 SOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 225,908 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 208,437 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 196,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 180,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 180,426 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 165,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 149,844 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 96,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,219 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
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Y947 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y947 SOO, 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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What year was Y947 SOO registered?

Y947 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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