MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel bearing hub assembly has 3 of 4 bolts fitted ( 1 bolt missing ) but is still secure and not likely to become insecure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Cracking to all four tyre valves.
Fuel filter corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper side lamp bulb inoperative.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated.
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated.
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded all four road springs. (2.4.C.1b)
rear back box corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated.
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated.
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded all four road springs. (2.4.C.1b)
rear back box corroded.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
play o/s steering rack end
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
play o/s steering rack end
play steering rack ends
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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BT51 WTE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BT51 WTE, 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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BT51 WTE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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