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Y966 EEX

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,536 mi
Last recorded156,536 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 EEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 152,477 miles

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

Nearside rack end has slight play

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine check light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 152,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rack end has slight play

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine check light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,905 miles

Engine light on.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 147,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Engine light on.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 144,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 137,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 128,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread face

Pass 11 Apr 2012 128,433 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread face

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,172 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/F Lower suspension arm front inner bush worn/weakened.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,037 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 95,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,940 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 79,784 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 68,081 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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Y966 EEX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y966 EEX, 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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Y966 EEX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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