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G16 JFC

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,303 mi
Last recorded140,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 JFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 138,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,522 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 135,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,222 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,723 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 53,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,495 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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G16 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G16 JFC, 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 G16 JFC registered?

G16 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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