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GF51 WUA

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 148,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner disc face rusty

engine light on

Fail 15 Dec 2015 148,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper side not working

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

Offside Rear Inner disc face rusty

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,280 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracking to fuel cap seal

inner wheel arches muddy

osf wing damaged

parts of exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Fail 18 Dec 2014 142,280 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

age cracking to fuel cap seal

inner wheel arches muddy

osf wing damaged

parts of exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 11 Dec 2013 136,780 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded slight blow from centre section

front and rear number plates water damaged

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to unbond

rear springs corroded

slight movement in both front lower arm outer bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2012 131,771 miles

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber and has low damping effect

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate water damaged

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2011 127,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

steering lock stops worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 122,685 miles

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

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

front brake disc lipped

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2009 117,426 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure

Fail 31 Dec 2009 117,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre has some deep cuts

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

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

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

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

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

age cracking to fuel cap seal

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,612 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 82,736 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 68,451 miles

very slight buckle in n/s/r roadwheel

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 WUA is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GF51 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

GF51 WUA is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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