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Y966 JJX

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,487 mi
Last recorded184,487 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 184,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 178,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 171,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,627 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 150,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 150,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 + heavy perishing cracks in tread advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has heavy perishing cracks in tread + 1x small cut advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2019 132,757 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test aborted due to equipment failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside No plate dim

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2019 132,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside No plate light dim

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy perishing cracks in tread + 1x small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer in rusty condition

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 132,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,884 miles

Both n/s and o/s outer CV boots are weeping grease

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front number plate is in poor condtion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,884 miles

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

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

Both n/s and o/s outer CV boots are weeping grease

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front number plate is in poor condtion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,613 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,613 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

rear disc's worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

rear disc's worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,853 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,944 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,798 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 53,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,857 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 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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Y966 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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