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FX51 GHW

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,389 mi
Last recorded114,389 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,389 miles

cannot open fuel flap

Fail 27 Aug 2019 114,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cannot open fuel flap

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,458 miles

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

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

exhaust back box support broken/insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2018 109,454 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box support broken/insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake check

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 105,415 miles

brake check

Fail 20 Aug 2016 105,415 miles

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

brake check

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,908 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 96,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 84,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,260 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 29,036 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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FX51 GHW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 GHW, 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 FX51 GHW registered?

FX51 GHW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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