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BN51 XTW

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,144 mi
Last recorded166,144 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 166,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 152,655 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,488 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 138,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,089 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 XTW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

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

Is BN51 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 XTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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