MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
bonnet pull cable disconnected - now shut can't reopen
both front floor areas damaged but intact
exhaust hitting floor at rear
front tyres wearing on inner edges
guide for n/s/r seat belt on top of seat broken and belt may get jammed under broken edge
n/s/f brake pad warning wires broken
n/s/f door check strap missing
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
wiring behind n/s headlight non original
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on dash
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside and nearside front floor members damaged
repair tape round exhaust front pipe not leaking time of test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside and nearside front floor members damaged
repair tape round exhaust front pipe not leaking time of test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight chip o/s headlight
slight play o/s rack+pinion
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KC51 ECX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 KC51 ECX, 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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KC51 ECX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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