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BK51 OJM

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,206 mi
Last recorded155,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 155,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,562 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,824 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 118,824 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,990 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,406 miles

drivers window faulty

nearside front brake flexi hose cracking on outer casing

offside front lower suspension arm front rubber bush split and has slight play

rear exhaust bracket just before the back box is snapped but system still supported

Fail 28 Oct 2017 98,406 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inners (4.1.D.1b)

drivers window faulty

nearside front brake flexi hose cracking on outer casing

offside front lower suspension arm front rubber bush split and has slight play

rear exhaust bracket just before the back box is snapped but system still supported

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,384 miles

engine man-light on

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,384 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine man-light on

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,967 miles

offside front suspension arm front bush perishing

rear exhaust brackets very corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,967 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inners 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)

offside front suspension arm front bush perishing

rear exhaust brackets very corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,573 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall slight damage

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

slight playing steering poss rack

warning light on? parking light failure light on?

Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,573 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall slight damage

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

slight playing steering poss rack

warning light on? parking light failure light on?

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,411 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 81,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2011 74,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 May 2011 74,190 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2010 66,611 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,426 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 OJM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJM, 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 OJM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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