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Y985 GFS

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 139,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 109,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 109,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,027 miles

slight play at steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 65,784 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 65,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

movement at rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,197 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear tyre cut on wall no cord showing

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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Y985 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y985 GFS, 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 Y985 GFS registered?

Y985 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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