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Y994 UNV

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

362,661 mi
Last recorded362,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 UNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 362,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 362,635 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 356,882 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 353,567 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2020 353,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends slight play ()

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2019 347,554 miles

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

centre exhaust box poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2019 347,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust box poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2018 336,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 318,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 294,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2016 294,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2015 271,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 248,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml is on.

rear wiper inop.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 248,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

2x rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 225,816 miles

Eml warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer cv gaiter inner clip insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting hanger broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2013 225,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Eml warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer cv gaiter inner clip insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting hanger broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2012 199,612 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 199,612 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 175,175 miles

Both front rack ends have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and has nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 175,175 miles

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

Both front rack ends have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and has nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 149,971 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 149,935 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 126,692 miles

engine managemant light remains on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,063 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 UNV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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