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GD51 CVC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,858 mi
Last recorded163,858 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 CVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 163,858 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 163,855 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 161,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 160,218 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 160,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 156,435 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 156,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall has a cut which has damaged cords and caused a lump. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 152,206 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *BOTH* ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *BOTH* (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 152,206 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *BOTH* ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *BOTH* (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 146,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,452 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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GD51 CVC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD51 CVC, 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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GD51 CVC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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