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Y948 BBV

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2010 155,604 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres lightly rubbing on full lock

Pass 22 Apr 2009 144,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 138,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 118,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y948 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y948 BBV, 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 Y948 BBV registered?

Y948 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y948 BBV safe to buy?

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