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BL51 VUU

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 126,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 118,035 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front inner wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2010 81,877 miles

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,459 miles

nearside rear tyre on 0-3mm & on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread & wearing on outer edge/has nail in it also

steering wheel sligfhtly loose

Fail 6 Aug 2009 71,457 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre on 0-3mm & on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread & wearing on outer edge/has nail in it also

steering wheel sligfhtly loose

Fail 7 Aug 2008 60,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs are linned and slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,672 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped

rear brake discs are linned and slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Fail 16 Aug 2007 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Fail 11 Aug 2006 40,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,716 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2005 31,190 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 31,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BL51 VUU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL51 VUU, 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 BL51 VUU registered?

BL51 VUU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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