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GJ51 BDY

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,608 mi
Last recorded137,608 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,608 miles

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

Rear both tyre has a crakc

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 137,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear both tyre has a crakc

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 126,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,564 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 115,564 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 96,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 69,953 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Noted Front tyre's making slight contact with underwingplastic covers offside and nearside

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,953 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Noted Front tyre's making slight contact with underwingplastic covers offside and nearside

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,603 miles

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

Offside front lower arm bush has more lateral movement than its counterpart on th opposite side. No excessive at this time

Pass 28 Sep 2005 44,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 44,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 BDY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ51 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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