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GJ51 KNU

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,177 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 112,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,340 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,765 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

wear to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,025 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 KNU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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