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Y97 DTH

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,470 mi
Last recorded197,470 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 DTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 197,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 197,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 192,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 184,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 184,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 179,972 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 174,935 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 171,832 miles

Engine management light

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 171,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 156,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 127,346 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 122,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 118,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 113,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 107,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 75,139 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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Y97 DTH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y97 DTH, 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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What year was Y97 DTH registered?

Y97 DTH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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