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KN51 EMF

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,258 mi
Last recorded77,258 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,783 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 71,767 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,137 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 65,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 64,256 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 64,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 61,395 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 57,297 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,739 miles

CUTS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,833 miles

Slight cuts o/s/r tyre wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Slight cuts o/s/r tyre wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,146 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,395 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre has a slight cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,444 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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KN51 EMF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN51 EMF, 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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KN51 EMF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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