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BT51 ZWS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,495 mi
Last recorded104,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wear discs

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,495 miles

wear discs

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,025 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 100,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wear discs

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,615 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,615 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,091 miles

limited life on exhaust

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect properly

rear brake discs rusted on inner edges reducing braking area - attention needed

Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

limited life on exhaust

plastic trims fitted to seals unable to inspect properly

rear brake discs rusted on inner edges reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,625 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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BT51 ZWS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT51 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is BT51 ZWS safe to buy?

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