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BT51 ZWJ

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,281 mi
Last recorded175,281 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 175,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in st rack o/s n/s

Pass 1 Feb 2007 170,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 158,539 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 158,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades wearing

fuel filter corroding

offside rear lamp unit cracked

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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BT51 ZWJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 ZWJ, 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 BT51 ZWJ registered?

BT51 ZWJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BT51 ZWJ safe to buy?

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