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Y973 CCK

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,020 mi
Last recorded105,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 CCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,690 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , minor leak & mount bars weakened

Lighting ; n/s headlamp image odd

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Jul 2014 144,197 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,541 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 139,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,105 miles

Rear Bumper slightly damaged N/S/R but not insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,648 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 77,167 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

some handbrake travel

Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

some handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,829 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,829 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake pads about 50% worn

Pass 15 Aug 2005 36,959 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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Y973 CCK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y973 CCK, 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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Y973 CCK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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