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BN51 XUP

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,601 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,479 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,806 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 39,514 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 XUP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

BN51 XUP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is BN51 XUP safe to buy?

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