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Y959 NNK

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,536 mi
Last recorded176,536 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 176,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

EML displayed on instrument panel

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlight aim at lowest permissible level. (no further adjustment possible)

Nearside rear coil spring corroded, and also appears to be seated incorrectly but unable to see clearly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Residue around PAS reservoir

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 168,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 168,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 162,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 162,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 156,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 156,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 144,379 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 139,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 135,912 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 135,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 130,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 125,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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 NNK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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