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Y96 RBM

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,818 mi
Last recorded132,818 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 RBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,818 miles

both front cv gaiters slight damage

both front lower arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 128,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,806 miles

Front BOTH CV GAITERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,347 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 124,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,295 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,258 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 114,252 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,488 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front steering lock stops worn on upper edge

nearside front fog light in-op

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,759 miles

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

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

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

both front steering lock stops worn on upper edge

nearside front fog light in-op

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,823 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 85,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,213 miles

slight play at inner track rod ends (rack end)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,400 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERIMG RACK JOINTS.....

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERIMG RACK JOINTS.....

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,677 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH OUTER EDGE...

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,609 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicator

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 42,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,438 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y96 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 Y96 RBM, 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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Y96 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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