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GJ51 VTW

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 124,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 124,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 122,407 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

Fail 24 Jun 2025 122,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2024 119,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

Fail 31 May 2024 119,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

Pass 16 May 2023 116,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 114,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 114,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 112,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,544 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 107,917 miles

hanbdbrake travel high

Fail 14 May 2019 107,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

hanbdbrake travel high

Pass 23 May 2018 102,514 miles

Both Front Inner Steering Tie-Rods Slight Play

Fail 23 May 2018 102,514 miles

Both Front Inner Steering Tie-Rods Slight Play

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 98,851 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 80% WORN

Fail 15 May 2017 98,851 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 80% WORN

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 91,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside.rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 May 2015 84,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 82,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 68,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 68,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 63,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 63,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 27,226 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 VTW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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