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KU51 FUT

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,211 mi
Last recorded164,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 164,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs poor condition (pitted). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs poor condition (pitted). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Damage to N/S/F of vehicle (wheel arch liner and bottom of wing loose).

Pass 29 Jun 2024 154,615 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 148,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue? On outside of screen. Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 148,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue? On outside of screen. Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 143,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 143,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX LEAKING AFFECTING READINGS. REMOVED BOX AND WELDED INPUT PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,407 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 139,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT OUTER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure REAR BOX MOUNTING BAR CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 137,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 137,857 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,201 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,765 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,759 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,910 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,459 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,403 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 85,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,788 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating,Will soon need to be replaced, Steering rack gaiter was detached from rack. Temporary repair made,cable tie fitted,

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,221 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,025 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 43,972 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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KU51 FUT is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FUT, 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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KU51 FUT is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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