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Y958 SCT

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 SCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting worn edges

Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting worn edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake hoses cracking/splitting.exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,590 miles

front brake hoses cracking/splitting.exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,415 miles

18% imbalance on front brakes

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses rubber cracking not yet to excess

front suspension lower arm bushes showing wear

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

18% imbalance on front brakes

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses rubber cracking not yet to excess

front suspension lower arm bushes showing wear

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,938 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

exhaust rusty

front tyres getting worn

grease around cv boots

Fail 7 Mar 2011 86,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD (3MM)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT FOOT BRAKE

SLIGHT SIGNS OF GREASE AROUND CV BOOTS

Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,962 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

N/S HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMP

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,962 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

N/S HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,905 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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Y958 SCT is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red 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 Y958 SCT, 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 Y958 SCT registered?

Y958 SCT is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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