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Y958 YCS

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 YCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,248 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,499 miles

front number plate marked,

grinding sound from o/s/r handbrake when applied.

o/s/f/ suspension arm rear bush begining to deteriorate.

slight play at o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,915 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 YCS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y958 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

Y958 YCS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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