BT13 - VOLVO V70
MOT: Not validGB
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The Volvo V70, often referred to simply as the V70, is a versatile estate car renowned for its durability and practicality. Manufactured by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, a brand celebrated for its commitment to safety and engineering excellence, the V70 has been a popular choice among families and professionals alike. Introduced in the late 1990s, the model has seen several updates, with key manufacturing details reflecting Volvo’s focus on quality and innovation. Its core features include spacious interiors, advanced safety systems, and a range of efficient engines, making it a distinctive option in the estate segment. The V70’s reputation for reliability and comfort continues to resonate with drivers seeking a dependable and well-engineered vehicle.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This 2001 Volvo V70, registered in May 2001 with registration BT13, is finished in red and equipped with a 2,435cc petrol engine. It has recorded a mileage of 77,449 miles. The vehicle's latest MOT was conducted on 24 April 2023, with the current MOT valid until 23 April 2024; no advisories were noted. The car is currently declared SORN and is not taxed. The MOT test was successful, and no mechanical issues were reported at the time of testing. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are approximately 205 g/km.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,449 mi
Expires: 23 April 2024
Failed - 10 April 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,447 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front track rod end corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 24 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,944 mi
Expires: 23 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 23 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,944 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 21 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,780 mi
Expires: 23 July 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriarated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Wiper inop
Failed - 17 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,779 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriarated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Wiper inop
Passed - 18 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,981 mi
Expires: 17 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 17 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,964 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 18 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,318 mi
Expires: 17 May 2018
Passed - 18 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,662 mi
Expires: 17 May 2017
Passed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,916 mi
Expires: 17 May 2016
Failed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,916 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Passed - 21 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,722 mi
Expires: 20 April 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 18 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,721 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 26 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,965 mi
Expires: 25 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 26 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,595 mi
Passed - 26 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,595 mi
Expires: 25 June 2013
Passed - 24 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,376 mi
Expires: 23 June 2012
Failed - 23 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,358 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 16 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,969 mi
Expires: 16 June 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 16 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,461 mi
Expires: 16 June 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 17 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,780 mi
Passed - 17 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,780 mi
Expires: 16 June 2009
Passed - 31 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,572 mi
Expires: 31 May 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Passed - 01 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,893 mi
Expires: 31 May 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BT13?
The MOT expires on 23 April 2024.
What is the tax status of BT13?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of BT13?
This is a 2001 VOLVO V70 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 2435cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BT13?
This vehicle produces 205 g/km of CO2 emissions.