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B16 TBB

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 178,070 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 174,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 174,009 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won"t lock (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 169,519 miles

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

fuel filter corroded - requires replacement

Fail 31 Jul 2023 169,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 11 Aug 2022 164,130 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 164,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 158,315 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,172 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 131,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) brake flexi pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb faded (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,678 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,703 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 109,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 102,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 53,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 36,574 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B16 TBB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B16 TBB, 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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B16 TBB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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