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Y994 UGU

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

228,432 mi
Last recorded228,432 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 UGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 228,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight creep on brake pedal

Pass 18 Dec 2018 222,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 215,676 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

warning light on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2017 215,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2016 201,933 miles

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

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 14 Jun 2016 201,931 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 25 Jun 2015 190,253 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 190,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 178,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 165,092 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 165,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 150,967 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 150,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 122,521 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 104,794 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 90,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 90,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,705 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 51,944 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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Y994 UGU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y994 UGU, 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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Y994 UGU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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