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Y952 LCN

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,060 mi
Last recorded231,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 231,060 miles

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

advise strong play in offside steering rack end

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers weak

rear bumper missing time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2016 231,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise strong play in offside steering rack end

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers weak

rear bumper missing time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 219,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 219,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 206,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 192,282 miles

corrosion to exhaust hangers

rear brake discs pitted

steering stops worn on both front arms

Fail 26 Jun 2013 192,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust hangers

rear brake discs pitted

steering stops worn on both front arms

Pass 5 Jul 2012 179,584 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise near side front brake has judder, almost excessive

Advise rear suspenmsion springs corroded, and hard to inspect, recommend wheel off inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2012 179,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Advise engine management light illuminated

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise near side front brake has judder, almost excessive

Advise rear suspenmsion springs corroded, and hard to inspect, recommend wheel off inspection

Advise service light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 163,516 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords

eml illuminated on dash

offside front tyre badly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 145,191 miles

air leak ?

front brake discs worn

movement in front wishbone front bush's

Pass 25 Jun 2009 127,563 miles

front brake discs worn

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bush's

Fail 25 Jun 2009 127,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bush's

Pass 24 Jun 2008 109,387 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

wipers in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2008 109,387 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

wipers in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,887 miles

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone front bush's

Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,887 miles

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

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

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE AND SPLIT CLOSE TO CORDS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSH'S

Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,806 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 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y952 LCN, 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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Y952 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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