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GK51 XBU

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

164,490 mi
Last recorded164,490 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 164,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 163,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 158,034 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,310 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 148,879 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 145,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 131,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,472 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure cable tied in place (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,881 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 86,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,434 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 71,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,192 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres only just meeting required depth recommend replacement (215/55/r16)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

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

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

both front tyres only just meeting required depth recommend replacement (215/55/r16)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,961 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 30,156 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 XBU is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 XBU, 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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What year was GK51 XBU registered?

GK51 XBU is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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