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BKZ 5081

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,722 mi
Last recorded168,722 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5081
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 168,722 miles

Nearside Front steering lock stop rubber insecure

Offside Front steering lock stop rubber missing

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 168,722 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering lock stop rubber insecure

Offside Front steering lock stop rubber missing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 162,782 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 156,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 150,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 150,688 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 143,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 137,050 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 137,049 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 131,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,622 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SRS light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SRS light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BKZ 5081 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 BKZ 5081, 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 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKZ 5081 registered?

BKZ 5081 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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