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Y966 KGF

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

253,393 mi
Last recorded253,393 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 253,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 245,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 238,178 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrision

Pass 23 Jan 2019 222,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 206,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 190,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 172,343 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping

Offside steering knuckle has slight play

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,174 miles

n/s headlamp condensated

n/s/r tyre punctured and worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 142,682 miles

advise n/s bottom of windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 142,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise n/s bottom of windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,280 miles

o/s/f control arm bush split slightly.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/f control arm bush split slightly.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,396 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 116,396 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,429 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW & CORROSION ON INSIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS (OUTER EDGE)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,348 miles

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,472 miles

Advise slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link joint †

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 KGF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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