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KC51 ECX

2001 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

279,332 mi
Last recorded279,332 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 ECX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 279,332 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2014 279,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 277,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2013 277,817 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 272,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 254,706 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 254,706 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 241,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 196,919 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 196,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 157,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 157,953 miles

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?

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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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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What year was KC51 ECX registered?

KC51 ECX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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