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GF51 DXX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 119,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded, center mount

Fail 25 May 2021 119,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded, center mount

Pass 28 May 2020 115,072 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 107,224 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 107,224 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 99,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside steering arm slightly worn

Offside steering arm slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2017 90,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 81,812 miles

Both headlamp wiper rubbers split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside & nearside inner steering rack joints (Track rods) has some play

Fail 28 May 2016 81,812 miles

Both headlamp wiper rubbers split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside & nearside inner steering rack joints (Track rods) has some play

Pass 23 May 2015 74,332 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sidewalls slightly damaged on both front tyres

Fail 23 May 2015 74,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sidewalls slightly damaged on both front tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,004 miles

F+R no.plates discoloured

F/brake hoses perished

F/tyres worn

Slight play in rack

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,583 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

both front tyres wearing on edges & outer side walls perished

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight free play in steering rack

tailgate could not be opened

Fail 7 Jul 2011 49,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

both front tyres wearing on edges & outer side walls perished

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight free play in steering rack

tailgate could not be opened

Pass 10 May 2010 42,785 miles

rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly worn

slight free-play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2010 42,785 miles

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

rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly worn

slight free-play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2009 36,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 36,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 30,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 30,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 25,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,815 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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GF51 DXX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXX, 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 GF51 DXX registered?

GF51 DXX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GF51 DXX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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