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EJ51 BMY

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,808 mi
Last recorded161,808 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 BMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 161,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 157,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 133,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,454 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,058 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 107,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 57,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EJ51 BMY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EJ51 BMY, 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 EJ51 BMY registered?

EJ51 BMY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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