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Y968 XDS

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 XDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,271 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 115,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 111,933 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 111,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,810 miles

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber reduced damping effect

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber reduced damping effect

Pass 23 May 2014 98,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 97,925 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 92,148 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 92,132 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake has a slightly lower reading

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 84,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake has a slightly lower reading

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,113 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,469 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,437 miles

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

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

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

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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Y968 XDS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y968 XDS, 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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Y968 XDS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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