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Y998 HHD

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,767 mi
Last recorded190,767 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 HHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 190,767 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2013 190,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 182,579 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 182,499 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 167,330 miles

slight play in o/s steering rod ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2010 153,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 153,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 144,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,220 miles

n/s/f link arm has little play in

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,646 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 64,452 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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Y998 HHD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y998 HHD, 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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Y998 HHD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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