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GJ51 HDD

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 137,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,159 miles

nearside front outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 123,664 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2011 123,664 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2010 120,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 120,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 72,086 miles

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

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

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 HDD 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 71.4%.

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 HDD, 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 GJ51 HDD registered?

GJ51 HDD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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