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GF51 AUX

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,585 mi
Last recorded161,585 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 AUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 161,585 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer mirror broken

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 161,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer mirror broken

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 158,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 146,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Plastic covers fitted to sills restricting inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2014 146,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Plastic covers fitted to sills restricting inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,068 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 115,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 115,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,620 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GF51 AUX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc 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 GF51 AUX, 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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GF51 AUX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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