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GJ51 XJG

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,291 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn On Outside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 111,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn On Outside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,461 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,839 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,852 miles

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,488 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,134 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 XJG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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