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Y963 GJO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,886 mi
Last recorded175,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 175,886 miles

drivers door handle needs slight pressure to open

Pass 20 Jun 2023 169,727 miles

Handbrake on limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 163,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 158,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise engine dipstick broken recommend replacement

advise o/s front c/v boot showing signs of ageing

advise rear exhaust box has tempory repair monitor

Pass 30 Jun 2020 155,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor movement in n/s and o/s inner rack joints ()

advise drivers door outer handle a little temperamental

Pass 14 Jun 2019 151,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very minor ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 151,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very minor ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 147,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 147,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 146,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 145,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 142,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,891 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 131,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 119,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 113,194 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 83,917 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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Y963 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y963 GJO, 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 Y963 GJO registered?

Y963 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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