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Y961 JJX

2001 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 158,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 158,664 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 153,090 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 138,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,079 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 133,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,124 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 121,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,949 miles

both front indicators slightly white

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear discs slightly pitted and marked

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2011 108,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,476 miles

both front comfort bushes slightly split

front lockstops are slightly worn

front wipers are streaky

o/s/r number plate bulb slightly dull

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,050 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 93,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 81,886 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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Y961 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y961 JJX, 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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Y961 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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