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AY51 GMX

2001 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

181,228 mi
Last recorded181,228 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2016 181,228 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates are slightly cracked

slightly oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2016 181,228 miles

slightly oil leak

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates are slightly cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2014 171,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2014 171,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,335 miles

DIVERS SEAT AIR BAG EXPOSED

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 162,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DIVERS SEAT AIR BAG EXPOSED

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 155,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 155,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 147,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Engine showing signs of oil leaks.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 132,089 miles

Movement and play in nearside front lower suspewension arm rear bush when loaded under a full lock.

Nearside front headlamp full of condensation.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 121,345 miles

Oil leak

exhaust + mounts rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2009 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

exhaust + mounts rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,932 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 111,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ENDS WORN

TWO FRONT TYRES WORN ON INER EDGE

Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,247 miles

BOTH REAR TYREAS WORN UNEVEN ON TREAD

Fail 18 Oct 2007 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYREAS WORN UNEVEN ON TREAD

Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,084 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON OUTTER WALL AND WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE HAS PREVIOUSLY RUBBED INNER WHEEL ARCH

Fail 7 Oct 2006 86,973 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall and worn badly on outer edge

o/side front tyre has previously rubbed inner wheel arch

o/side front tyre worn on edges

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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AY51 GMX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AY51 GMX, 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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AY51 GMX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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