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GJ51 ZYF

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,963 mi
Last recorded188,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 188,963 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front lower wishbone bushes very poor

engine light light requires lambda probe

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 5 Jan 2016 188,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front lower wishbone bushes very poor

engine light light requires lambda probe

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 183,863 miles

engine lamp on dash.

hand brake lever requires slight adjustment.

n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod has slight play.

n/s/f+o/s/f wishbone rearmost mount bust slightly worn.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 183,863 miles

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

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

engine lamp on dash.

hand brake lever requires slight adjustment.

n/s/f + o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod has slight play.

n/s/f+o/s/f wishbone rearmost mount bust slightly worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 178,899 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes poor

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear light damaged

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 22 Jan 2014 178,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbone bushes poor

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear light damaged

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 26 Jan 2013 172,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 172,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 165,423 miles

nsf wishbone inner bushes split and have slight play, play in nsf inner rack joint, both front tyres low, oil leak?.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 165,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nsf wishbone inner bushes split and have slight play, play in nsf inner rack joint, both front tyres low, oil leak?.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 157,870 miles

front pads look low, play both track rods?.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 157,849 miles

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

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

front pads look low, play both track rods?.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 151,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 151,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 128,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 121,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2008 121,029 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 110,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 99,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 90,337 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 ZYF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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