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AP51 GUG

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,092 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,496 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,111 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 GUG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AP51 GUG, 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 AP51 GUG registered?

AP51 GUG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AP51 GUG safe to buy?

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