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BK51 VTZ

2001 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,664 mi
Last recorded166,664 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 166,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 166,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,577 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 151,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 137,215 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisefront number plate damaged . advise both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges .also note Dog fiecies in rear of vehicle NOT NICE.

Pass 5 May 2011 137,215 miles

advisefront number plate damaged . advise both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges .also note Dog fiecies in rear of vehicle NOT NICE.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 119,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 105,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 105,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 88,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 71,517 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,142 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

wear in rear brake discs

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 VTZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTZ, 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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What year was BK51 VTZ registered?

BK51 VTZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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