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KJ51 PRX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,934 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 122,934 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 120,854 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,958 miles

rear exhaust box holed corroded and blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.8* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *2.0* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.8* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *2.0* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 111,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *1.8* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *2.0* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,395 miles

front brake pads and discs worn / wearing

hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front brake pads and discs worn / wearing

play in offside steering arm area, may require attention

rear brake pads wearing?

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bulb? connection? to offside rear number plate light bulb

front brake pads worn

slight play in offside steering arm area

Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bulb? connection? to offside rear number plate light bulb

front brake pads worn

slight play in offside steering arm area

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,654 miles

offside hand brake low effort

slight play in offside steering rack arm area

Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,654 miles

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

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

offside hand brake low effort

slight play in offside steering rack arm area

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,063 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,836 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,703 miles

o/s steering rack end has slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,703 miles

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

o/s steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,289 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s handbrake effort low

slight wear in n/s front lower arm foward bush

slight wear in o/s front lower arm foward bush and rear bush seperating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,183 miles

both lower arm rear bushes are split

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge /cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both lower arm rear bushes are split

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge /cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn badly outer edge .

Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,354 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 30,354 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads low

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

water damage rear no plate

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 PRX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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