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BN51 YHV

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,375 mi
Last recorded189,375 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 189,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 189,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 166,938 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Nearside side mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 149,801 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Offside Front slight wheel play

Fail 23 Feb 2017 149,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Offside Front slight wheel play

Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,357 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,349 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,421 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 114,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 102,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres catching inner wing but not on turn plates

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,983 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,284 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,416 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,044 miles

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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BN51 YHV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

BN51 YHV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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