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BK51 OLB

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,354 mi
Last recorded154,354 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 154,354 miles

Rear suspension springs corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2019 154,354 miles

Rear suspension springs corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 135,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 126,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,789 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 106,704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 96,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,548 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,546 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,897 miles

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

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

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 OLB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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