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Y992 GFC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,931 mi
Last recorded139,931 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,895 miles

exhaust tail section showing corrosion and blowing slightly

front number plate slightly impaired

front suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,895 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail section showing corrosion and blowing slightly

front number plate slightly impaired

front suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 12,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust tail section has a slight blow

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

o/s/rear wheel has slight damage on outer rim

rear number plate slightly impaired

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,224 miles

exhaust tail section has a slight blow

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

o/s/rear wheel has slight damage on outer rim

rear number plate slightly impaired

Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,248 miles

Brake fluid slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,260 miles

Both front tyres approaching limits

Front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,172 miles

rear exhaust mount corrosion, one mount missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Sep 2007 103,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 94,327 miles

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

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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Y992 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y992 GFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y992 GFC registered?

Y992 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y992 GFC safe to buy?

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