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YPT 96

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,870 mi
Last recorded53,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPT 96
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 50,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked water ingress

Fail 7 Aug 2023 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked water ingress

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 46,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked damaged lens

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 42,789 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked damaged lens

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 41,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 38,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2016 36,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,802 miles

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

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

nearside rear Tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 33,904 miles

Cuts and cracks nearside rear tyre wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,904 miles

Cuts and cracks nearside rear tyre wall

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,839 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,242 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 20,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,673 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,673 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,830 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,750 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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YPT 96 is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YPT 96, 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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What year was YPT 96 registered?

YPT 96 is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is YPT 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPT 96 shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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