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BK51 VTY

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,520 mi
Last recorded162,520 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 162,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 158,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 152,627 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 152,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 139,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,487 miles

airbag warning light on

eml light on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm front bushs slightly worn

slight play in offside inner tie rod joint

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,380 miles

airbag light on

nearside and offside front lower arm front bushs worn

nearside front tyre tread getting low on aprox 3mm and low on edge

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread aprox 3mm in centre of tread

offside rear wheel inner rim dented

rear exhaust box skins corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2010 121,380 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag light on

nearside and offside front lower arm front bushs worn

nearside front tyre tread getting low on aprox 3mm and low on edge

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread aprox 3mm in centre of tread

offside rear wheel inner rim dented

rear exhaust box skins corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2009 110,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,215 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 102,121 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,302 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 VTY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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