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Y993 CCE

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 CCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,154 miles

EML on during test but self extinguished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel cap seal starting to split

interior mirror deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Jun 2026 121,112 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

EML on during test but self extinguished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel cap seal starting to split

interior mirror deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 May 2025 119,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

interior mirror deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 May 2025 119,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

interior mirror deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 May 2024 117,619 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 28 May 2024 117,619 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 30 May 2023 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 May 2022 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to see clearly (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 27 May 2022 112,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to see clearly (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 109,311 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,023 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 102,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,748 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering noisy may need attention soon.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering noisy may need attention soon.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

malfunction indicator light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,893 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,166 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,925 miles

front indicators colour fading

front suspension lower arms inner bushes worn and splitting

malfunction indicator light on

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front indicators colour fading

front suspension lower arms inner bushes worn and splitting

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,842 miles

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

engine management light on

rear silencer and mountings corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,921 miles

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

both front tyre treads getting low 3-4mm

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,921 miles

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

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

both front tyre treads getting low 3-4mm

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wing repeater slightly loose

O/S/F position light very dim

rear discs just starting to wear

rear number plate has slight water damage

very small stone chips in zone 'B'

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,989 miles

o/s/r door does not open from outside

rear tyres tread feathering, and n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 46,887 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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Y993 CCE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y993 CCE, 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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Y993 CCE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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