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RJ51 NZV

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,397 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side front side light dim

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,915 miles

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

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

middel section of the exhaust half of the bracket that holds the rubbers is broken

Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,794 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,794 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 58,500 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 52,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

offside front wiper blade split on end

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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RJ51 NZV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ51 NZV, 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 RJ51 NZV registered?

RJ51 NZV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RJ51 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 NZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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