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FX51 GJD

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,175 mi
Last recorded231,175 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 231,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 228,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 228,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 228,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 20 Jan 2014 211,931 miles

see documents attached

Pass 15 Jan 2013 203,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 191,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 170,258 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs in poor condition / corrossion and worn.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 170,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front and both rear brake discs in poor condition / corrossion and worn.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 148,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 127,857 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sligth play in both inner steering

Fail 9 Feb 2009 127,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

sligth play in both inner steering

Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front+rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,973 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 85,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,113 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 63,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GJD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX51 GJD, 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 GJD registered?

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

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