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BN51 NYP

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 NYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 150,870 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,840 miles

Centre Exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Damage

Nearside Damage

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Abs sensor wire loose

Offside Front Inner Rack arm has play

Offside Rear Handbrake shoes noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust hangers rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2014 137,041 miles

Handbrake long travel

N/S/F tyre low on tread

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 137,041 miles

Handbrake long travel

N/S/F tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 129,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 129,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,070 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 117,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 73,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,214 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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BN51 NYP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN51 NYP, 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 BN51 NYP registered?

BN51 NYP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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