MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Front wiper blades getting poor.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y957 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y957 GFC, 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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Y957 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2001.
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