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Y952 KCS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 KCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 93,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,148 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 78,615 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,049 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,049 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,095 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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Y952 KCS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y952 KCS, 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 Y952 KCS registered?

Y952 KCS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y952 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 KCS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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