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G8 LES

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

184,621 mi
Last recorded184,621 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LES
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 184,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 181,103 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 181,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

EML on dash vehicle pre July 2003

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak engine area (heavy)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 175,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 175,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 171,681 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush slight play

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 167,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2022 167,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2021 164,617 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 164,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 163,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 156,083 miles

windscreen wipers noisy in opporation

Fail 30 May 2019 156,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen wipers noisy in opporation

Pass 15 May 2018 146,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 146,949 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 137,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 137,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2016 127,815 miles

condensation in offside head light

Pass 12 May 2015 119,769 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 119,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 113,753 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 107,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 101,299 miles

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

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

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,394 miles

rear springs corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 80,164 miles

C.B. radio boxs on o/s/of dash.

Fail 22 May 2009 80,164 miles

C.B. radio boxs on o/s/of dash.

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 60,463 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 60,463 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 51,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,587 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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G8 LES is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G8 LES, 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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G8 LES is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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