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Y97 OMO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,969 mi
Last recorded152,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 152,969 miles

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

Offside Front Outer slight crack but not obstructing view

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 144,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,500 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve trael

Fail 18 Oct 2018 144,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint is loose in the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve trael

Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,488 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,372 miles

play at both inner rack ends

Fail 9 Oct 2017 141,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,659 miles

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

inner rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2016 133,630 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

inner rack end

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 110,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 110,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 104,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 101,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,812 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 69,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 OMO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OMO, 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 OMO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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