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GJ51 VNH

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,451 mi
Last recorded70,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 70,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,104 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 61,104 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust support bracket very rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,414 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 36,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (front bush) (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,392 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 35,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,172 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight deterioration and play in nearside front suspension arm front bush

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reccomend tracking check

some inbalance in rear brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,329 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reccomend tracking check

some inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,193 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,384 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 22,247 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 VNH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GJ51 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

GJ51 VNH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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