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BD51 DTU

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

shocks/rear suspension mounts slightly corroded, tow bar slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

shocks/rear suspension mounts slightly corroded, tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 191,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn badly on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 191,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn badly on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Outer brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge and heavily cracking, recommend replacement

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (6.3.1d)

imbalance rear brakes

play in steering arms

Fail 1 Dec 2015 172,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges and heavily perished,recommend GEO align (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Outer brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Rear tyre bald outer edge and heavily cracking, recommend replacement

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (6.3.1d)

imbalance rear brakes

play in steering arms

Pass 10 Nov 2014 165,669 miles

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

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

play in both steering arm inner joints.

travell in handbrake

Fail 10 Nov 2014 165,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both steering arm inner joints.

travell in handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,881 miles

sills covered,long hand brake lever travel,rear exhaust mounts coroded,

Pass 31 Oct 2012 146,002 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,421 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have light cracks in sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler cap seal cracked

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 112,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 101,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,216 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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BD51 DTU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD51 DTU, 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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BD51 DTU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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