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KJ51 EBL

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,054 mi
Last recorded279,054 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 EBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 279,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018
Fail 16 Oct 2018

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 263,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 263,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK END[DRUM STICK] (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 254,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 254,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 246,482 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 138,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 138,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,918 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 134,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,958 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs slightly lipped

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2010 106,530 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs worn & rears corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,029 miles

advise n/s front tyre wall condition

Pass 23 Jun 2007 58,720 miles

advise cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2007 58,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,817 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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KJ51 EBL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ51 EBL, 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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KJ51 EBL is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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