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GK51 ZHR

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,966 mi
Last recorded196,966 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 196,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 184,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 167,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 167,187 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 155,345 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,845 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wear on the outside wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre wear on the outside

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,845 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wear on the outside wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre wear on the outside

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on the inside

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wear on the inside

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,695 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,329 miles

Oil leak

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,114 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,162 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever is near extent of travel

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,162 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever is near extent of travel

Pass 7 Mar 2009 74,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 63,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZHR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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