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KS51 YXZ

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,824 mi
Last recorded169,824 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 162,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 162,173 miles

Central Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear both rear drop bar ends

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both lower arms (2.4.G.1)

both rack ends have play

e.m. light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,677 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 156,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,557 miles

engine man light stating on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,340 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 141,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 137,787 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 130,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 113,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 106,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 84,625 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 84,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sligt play in steering rack o/s +n/s

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 YXZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KS51 YXZ, 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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What year was KS51 YXZ registered?

KS51 YXZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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