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BO51 JZJ

2001 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,792 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 128,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E M L light on

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

oil leaks noted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,857 miles

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

play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2012 121,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E M L light on

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

play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,660 miles

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

both front side lights dull

both front tyres just on minimum limit and worn to zero on inner edges

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

very slight play/wear noted on both front bottom ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2011 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front side lights dull

both front tyres just on minimum limit and worn to zero on inner edges

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

very slight play/wear noted on both front bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,144 miles

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

offside rear outer brake pad very low

Fail 15 Jun 2010 106,144 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer brake pad very low

Pass 27 May 2009 98,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 80,568 miles

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

Front brake efforts have fluctuation (especially offside)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside door mirror glass cracked, broken.

rear tyre wearing in 'flats'.

Fail 16 Jun 2007 80,568 miles

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

Front brake efforts have fluctuation (especially offside)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door mirror glass cracked, broken.

rear tyre wearing in 'flats'.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 40,736 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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BO51 JZJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BO51 JZJ, 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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BO51 JZJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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