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CN51 GSH

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 100,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edges of the tyres tread

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,311 miles

R/pads and discs low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

malfunction indicator light on

n/s indicator repeater colour fading slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r indicators colour fading slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm inner bush worn and split

power steering reservoir and hose damp/misted

Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,484 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

malfunction indicator light on

n/s indicator repeater colour fading slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r indicators colour fading slightly

n/s/f suspension lower arm inner bush worn and split

power steering reservoir and hose damp/misted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front discs worn and corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn and corroded

under tray oiley

Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn and corroded

nsr tyre tread low

osr tyre perishing and been run flat

under tray oiley

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp beam pattern just visible

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,034 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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CN51 GSH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 CN51 GSH, 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 CN51 GSH registered?

CN51 GSH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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