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Y97 FEX

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,118 mi
Last recorded140,118 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 FEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 140,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs pitted and corroded

engine management light on

offside rear tyre on 2mm

power steering resvoir leaking

rear exhaust mount broken centre exhaust

rear wiper in poor condtion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 137,170 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

signs of both front wheels fouling inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Jun 2013 137,170 miles

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)

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

signs of both front wheels fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2012 129,096 miles

front brake hoses showing cracks and deteriation

front discs showing lipping,corrosion around edges and corrosion on inside facings

front tyres wearing low at 2mm in centre and small splits showing in tread no cord showing

front wishbone,front bushes showing deteriation

has cam belt ever been replaced?

headlamp wipers not touching glass arms seized

n/s drive shaft inner seal showing oil misting

n/s/r seat belt buckle hold up button missing

oil leak around oil filter housing

plastic sills

rear drop links showing slight lift

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear indicators showing slight discoloration

service light on

top engine mount split

tow bar fitted also converter fitted to electric socket

Fail 26 Jun 2012 129,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake hoses showing cracks and deteriation

front discs showing lipping,corrosion around edges and corrosion on inside facings

front tyres wearing low at 2mm in centre and small splits showing in tread no cord showing

front wishbone,front bushes showing deteriation

has cam belt ever been replaced?

headlamp wipers not touching glass arms seized

n/s drive shaft inner seal showing oil misting

n/s/r seat belt buckle hold up button missing

oil leak around oil filter housing

plastic sills

rear drop links showing slight lift

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear indicators showing slight discoloration

service light on

top engine mount split

tow bar fitted also converter fitted to electric socket

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,601 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 117,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 108,304 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 86,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 40,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 40,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 FEX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y97 FEX, 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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Y97 FEX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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