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Y965 GFS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,622 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 104,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,142 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2021 94,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 92,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,985 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,136 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,177 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,147 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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Y965 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y965 GFS, 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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Y965 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y965 GFS shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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