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GJ51 YLR

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,087 mi
Last recorded92,087 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,087 miles

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

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

Offside Moisture present inside headlamp

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting broken, but system still secure

Fail 12 Oct 2022 92,087 miles

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

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

Offside Moisture present inside headlamp

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting broken, but system still secure

Offside Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure Track rod end securing nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2008 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2008 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SEATS FOLDED AT TIME OF TEST - NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS TESTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

MOISTURE IN N/S HEADLAMP AND LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2008 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED TO EXCESS 2008 - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SEATS FOLDED AT TIME OF TEST - NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS TESTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 70,727 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 70,725 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,492 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,492 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 37,375 miles

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

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 YLR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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