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BN51 YJF

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,469 mi
Last recorded150,469 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 150,469 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 150,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,817 miles

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

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

There is play in steering arm off side front

Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,889 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner wall has a small cut less than the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 111,477 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,352 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,623 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting very low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,313 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 YJF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

BN51 YJF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BN51 YJF safe to buy?

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