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BJ51 VAU

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 159,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 159,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 150,806 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,928 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements. 16%

Fail 17 Nov 2023 145,928 miles

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

Parking brake only just met requirements. 16%

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,007 miles

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,142 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 131,142 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,121 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,472 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 Front 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 11 Nov 2010 98,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,924 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 65,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,690 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 VAU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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