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BN51 YJL

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,155 mi
Last recorded183,155 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 183,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 181,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 181,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 177,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

Fail 8 Apr 2015 164,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 164,411 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

rear silencer blowing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,245 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket weak

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 144,245 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket weak

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,423 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both steering nuckles

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,367 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front lockstops worn slightly

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front lockstops worn slightly

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,287 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 724,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 724,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,173 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 YJL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJL, 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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BN51 YJL is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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