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Y956 LCN

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 LCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to wear outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 89,215 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,887 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear section of exhaust where the pipe meets the silencer has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of exhaust where the pipe meets the silencer has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,993 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,845 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,106 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres low on tread on edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,946 miles

Number plate lights go out as tailgate opened. Suspect loom broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,946 miles

Number plate lights go out as tailgate opened. Suspect loom broken

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,212 miles

near side front tyre srubbing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,139 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,152 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,152 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,468 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in offside front power steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2006 31,468 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in offside front power steering rack

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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Y956 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y956 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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Y956 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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