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K5 KWS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,756 mi
Last recorded128,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 KWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,756 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Interior rear view mirror becoming partly obscured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 128,756 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Interior rear view mirror becoming partly obscured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 128,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 125,998 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 125,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2022 122,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 120,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,873 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 117,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,914 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs deteriorated and worn

front tyres worn close to the min legal limit

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn

rear tyres worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,067 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,555 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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K5 KWS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K5 KWS, 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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K5 KWS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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