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KU51 FTA

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,288 mi
Last recorded134,288 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 134,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 134,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,488 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 116,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 84,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 53,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 53,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clicking noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

play in o/s steering rack

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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KU51 FTA is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KU51 FTA, 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 KU51 FTA registered?

KU51 FTA is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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