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GJ51 BDE

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,612 mi
Last recorded114,612 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2011 114,612 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,612 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,659 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,657 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 96,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,826 miles

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

engine light on

petrol flap missing

Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,771 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2005 75,129 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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GJ51 BDE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GJ51 BDE, 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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GJ51 BDE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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