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Y959 MUR

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,894 mi
Last recorded137,894 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 MUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,684 miles

fuel cap seal has small cracks

Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,423 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,402 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 127,402 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,211 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Fuel flap hinge broken

Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 115,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel flap hinge broken

Fail 14 Dec 2015 115,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,237 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,451 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,466 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,090 miles

front lower suspension arms front bushes slight wear/play

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn low/bald on outer edge-just in limits

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box developing corrosion

steering rack ends slight wear/play

Fail 20 Dec 2008 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 62,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,933 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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Y959 MUR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y959 MUR, 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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Y959 MUR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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