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Y94 KAR

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,914 mi
Last recorded144,914 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 KAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,914 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 144,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 133,427 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 133,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 123,810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 113,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 113,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 103,713 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 103,713 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,959 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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Y94 KAR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y94 KAR, 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 Y94 KAR registered?

Y94 KAR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y94 KAR safe to buy?

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