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Y987 AER

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light staying on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light staying on?

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,389 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,619 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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Y987 AER is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y987 AER, 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 Y987 AER registered?

Y987 AER is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y987 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 AER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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