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AP51 GUF

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,081 mi
Last recorded193,081 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 193,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2020 193,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2019 192,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 192,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged relucter ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 190,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 186,084 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 186,084 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 179,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Aug 2015 170,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,412 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 153,498 miles

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

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

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

some freeplay detected in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 153,498 miles

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

some freeplay detected in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,267 miles

Both side front bottom suspnsion arm- rearmost inner bushes deteriorating.

N/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

O/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

O/s of steering rack - movement in inner joint.

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,288 miles

Both side front bottom suspension arms-bushes seperating

Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,288 miles

Both side front bottom suspension arms-bushes seperating

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,169 miles

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

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

slight play detected at o/s front wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play detected in steering n/s front

Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear brake pads getting low,worn more than n/s/r

play detected in steering n/s front

Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s rear tyre tread on 3mm

play detected at n/s front wheel

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,287 miles

o/s rear tyre tread on 3mm

play detected at n/s front wheel

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,375 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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AP51 GUF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AP51 GUF, 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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AP51 GUF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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