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KS51 CMZ

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,179 mi
Last recorded183,179 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 CMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 183,179 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 182,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet release cable broken

Pass 11 Feb 2016 175,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 175,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 165,025 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 165,025 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 155,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 145,970 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 145,970 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 136,114 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 127,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 109,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 97,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,006 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,557 miles

o/s/f steering rack drumstick worn.

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread left on outside edge.

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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KS51 CMZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS51 CMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS51 CMZ?

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What year was KS51 CMZ registered?

KS51 CMZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KS51 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 CMZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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