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KE51 VPD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,161 mi
Last recorded186,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 186,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet struts defective

Pass 5 Aug 2025 182,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 178,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 178,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 174,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 171,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 167,671 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 167,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 163,820 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 163,820 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 158,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 158,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,636 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 138,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,435 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,067 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,496 miles

n/s/r hand brake slighty low reading.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area req's attention.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,543 miles

n/s & o/s/r suspension anti-roll bar suport bushes slightly worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,543 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s & o/s/r suspension anti-roll bar suport bushes slightly worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in the ns rear anti roll bar link socket - advise changing

Fail 6 Oct 2007 53,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in the ns rear anti roll bar link socket - advise changing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,276 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear discs

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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KE51 VPD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE51 VPD, 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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KE51 VPD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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