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GK51 BPE

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,233 mi
Last recorded202,233 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 202,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 196,252 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2024 196,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

some travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Nov 2023 189,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 189,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 180,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front inner steering arms joint some play

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 174,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

some play in both inner steering joints

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,852 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering arm joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight play inner steering arm joint

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 167,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering arm joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering arm joint

Unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 154,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 154,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,704 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 98,803 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,734 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,501 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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GK51 BPE is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GK51 BPE, 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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GK51 BPE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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