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Y961 PNB

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,185 mi
Last recorded182,185 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 PNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front drop links

Pass 16 Mar 2019 179,760 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,579 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 162,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 156,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 156,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 149,104 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 142,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 142,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,960 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 119,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,993 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,757 miles

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

movement in o/s steering rod, slight wear in various rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,499 miles

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

movement in o/s and n/s steering rods

Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

movement in steering rack rods?

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 PNB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNB, 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 Y961 PNB registered?

Y961 PNB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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