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BK51 MDY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight travel parking brake

Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,537 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight travel parking brake

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust mount broken but secure time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light dull (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust mount broken but secure time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 100,684 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,975 miles

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

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

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 9 Feb 2015 96,172 miles

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

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

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

g/box oil leak o/s/drive shaft seal

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

g/box oil leak o/s/drive shaft seal

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,995 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,530 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,530 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,585 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,783 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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BK51 MDY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK51 MDY, 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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BK51 MDY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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