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GK51 MHF

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 MHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 155,015 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 155,015 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 137,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 130,361 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 130,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,638 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,513 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chip in n/s h/lamp

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,513 miles

stone chip in n/s h/lamp

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 75,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,915 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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GK51 MHF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK51 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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