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BJ51 SVP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 130,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,646 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,000 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 122,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,216 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,013 miles

front discs in poor condition

o/s rear disc very poor condition/reduced braking surface area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,865 miles

slight split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,723 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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BJ51 SVP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BJ51 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 SVP registered?

BJ51 SVP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BJ51 SVP safe to buy?

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