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KY51 TXS

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,064 mi
Last recorded195,064 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 TXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 195,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 191,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 191,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 187,434 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 187,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 180,425 miles

Bonnet cable not attached

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 175,391 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 175,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 166,435 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 166,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 158,041 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2013 147,730 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 147,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 137,769 miles

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges +nearside tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 128,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 110,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,871 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 86,853 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,082 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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KY51 TXS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KY51 TXS, 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 KY51 TXS registered?

KY51 TXS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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