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Y989 JFC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 JFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 143,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 139,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,413 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,050 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 128,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 121,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,363 miles

Nearside Front very slight play in anti roll bar linkage ball joint

exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened

front brake pad(s) are half way worn

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front flex brake hose starting to crack

Offside Front flex brake hose starting to crack

Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front flex brake hose starting to crack

Offside Front flex brake hose starting to crack

Offside Rear Upper lamp inop

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,986 miles

Both front Tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,986 miles

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

Both front Tyres worn on inner shoulders

EML illuminated on instrument cluster

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front down pipe flexi rattle's

on dash lamda lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front down pipe flexi rattle's

on dash lamda lamp on

Fail 18 Jun 2015 86,786 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,168 miles

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

nsf tyre wall has a cut on it

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,972 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front steering control rods has play on them

nsf tyre has a cut on its side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front steering control rods has play on them

nsf tyre has a cut on its side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,840 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 69,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,036 miles

Both front wipers worn.

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

O/S/R park brake sticking slightly.

Rear number plate deterioting.

Fail 6 May 2008 67,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wipers worn.

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

O/S/R park brake sticking slightly.

Rear number plate deterioting.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y989 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y989 JFC, 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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Y989 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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