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Y969 GFC

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,059 mi
Last recorded116,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,059 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated o/s split and perished (no movement)

slight play to o/s inner steering rack joint

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2013 116,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated o/s split and perished (no movement)

slight play to o/s inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 1mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 4mm 215/55R16 91V n/s/r 93W

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,944 miles

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.5mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 215/55/16 93v, engine management light on, n/s no plate light bulb slightly dim,

Fail 8 Aug 2012 101,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.5mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 215/55/16 93v, engine management light on, n/s no plate light bulb slightly dim,

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,527 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

cut to n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply/cords

front number plate cracked

o/s/r upper position light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 4.5mm n/s/r 4.5mm o/s/r 6.5mm 215/55r16 93v n/s/r 93w

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,527 miles

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

cut to n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply/cords

front number plate cracked

o/s/r upper position light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 4.5mm n/s/r 4.5mm o/s/r 6.5mm 215/55r16 93v n/s/r 93w

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,256 miles

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

both front inner wheel arches show signs of rubbing but not touching on lock to lock test

little reserve travel to parking brake lever

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 7.5mm 215/55r16 93v

Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,256 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

both front inner wheel arches show signs of rubbing but not touching on lock to lock test

little reserve travel to parking brake lever

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 7.5mm 215/55r16 93v

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread not showing inner cords/ply

rear wiper blade split

slall dents to n/s/f wing

slight petishing to n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone rear bushes

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths both front and o/s/r 8mm n/s/r 7mm 215/55r16v n/s/r w rated

very slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 4 Aug 2009 77,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread not showing inner cords/ply

rear wiper blade split

slall dents to n/s/f wing

slight petishing to n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone rear bushes

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths both front 8mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 5mm 215/55r16v both rear w rated

very slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,823 miles

headlamp wipers split, 1x exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken (system still supported), slight wear to front suspension lower arm bushes,

o/s parking brake effort slightly low, slight split to rear wiper blade, corrosion to o/s/r coil spring, tyre tread depths; bnoth front 4.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0,mm, 215/55/16w,

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,243 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dent to n/s/f wing, slight corrosion to exhaust, slight wear to front suspension lower arm bushes, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 215/55/16w

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,220 miles

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

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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Y969 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y969 GFC, 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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Y969 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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